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Merci Suárez Changes Gears

Merci Suárez, Book 1

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Merci Suárez Changes Gears

By: Meg Medina
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
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Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal

Thoughtful, strong-willed sixth-grader Merci Suarez navigates difficult changes with friends, family, and everyone in between in a resonant new novel from Meg Medina.

Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, Merci has never been like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don’t have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci’s school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna’s jealousy. Things aren't going well at home, either: Merci’s grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting strangely lately - forgetting important things, falling from his bike, and getting angry over nothing. No one in her family will tell Merci what's going on, so she’s left to her own worries, while also feeling all on her own at school. In a coming-of-age tale full of humor and wisdom, award-winning author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school - and the steadfast connection that defines family.

©2018 Margaret Medina, original book published by Candlewick Press. (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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"Narrator Frankie Corzo presents a realistic portrayal of a young, first-generation Cuban-American's life in Florida.... Corzo perfectly delineates the Spanish words and accents of Merci's family, but she uses a neutral American accent to narrate Merci's voice, highlighting the way Merci straddles both cultures. Many listeners will relate to Merci as she navigates changes in her family and school life." (AudioFile)

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I really appreciated the eye disability rep. The story had depth too. Definitely recommend for middle grade

It’s sweet and fun

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We loved the narrator, beautiful reading that captured Merci's voice perfectly. We had the book as well, but my kids preferred the narration rather than me reading, and I didn't blame them!
As a mom who grew up on Judy Blume, this book felt like a modern version of Blume in the way Meg Medina captured Merci's thoughts and experiences in such an authentic way.
My son liked the end when Merci and Edna finally come to a place where they're nicer to one another.

Beautiful story & narrator

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Wonderful. I loved every minute of this journey. Heartfelt and thought provoking. A must read.

wonderful

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Happy to see a family of Mexican decent depicted so well. Meg Medina understands the importance of culture and family. The Suarez family has heart and Merci has depth. My 5th grade students enjoyed a book that reflected their lives. Brava!

Loved it!

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It is a very good book I highly recommend reading it and other books by this author!

Great Book 😁

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This is a great book to read. I so enjoyed it. Yes it is.

Great Read

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Ok so she loves her fam,wants a new bike and has a buddy and her grandpa? No point the sort did not draw me in

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great listen for a road trip with 12 and 14 year old daughters! we had just visited their aging grandparents and it helped us all process coping with seeing our loved ones change.

fun, thoughtful book

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the reader does excellent with both English and Spanish! my sons asked for more Merci books!

great story! my boys loved it!

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This book was awesome, intense in some parts but overall a great story! Meg Medina is awesome and grandparents rule!!

Great Tween Read

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