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Under the mesquite

by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

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Throughout her high school years, as her mother battles cancer, Lupita takes on more responsibility for her house and seven younger siblings, while finding refuge in acting and writing poetry. Includes glossary of Spanish terms.

Coming of ageMexican AmericansResponsibilityCancerFamily lifeTexasFictionFamiliesJuvenile fictionBildungsromansReading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 12