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It treats family change and cultural belonging with humor and honesty.
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Merci Suárez Changes Gears
Meg Medina2019 selection · Young readers
Merci Suárez Changes Gears
A Cuban American sixth grader manages school changes while her beloved grandfather begins behaving differently.
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You enjoy realistic school and family stories.
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