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Lobizona
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber
In Lobizona, the first in the Wolves of No World series, bestselling author Romina Garber weaves together Argentine folklore and what it means to be illegal in a timely, intimate, and emotionally powerful narrative. Some people ARE illegal. Lobizonas do NOT exist. Both of these statements are false. Manuela Azul has been crammed into an existence that feels too small for her. As an undocumented immigrant who's on the run from her father's Argentine crime-family, Manu is confined to a small apartment and a small life in Miami, Florida. Until Manu's protective bubble is shattered. Her surrogate grandmother is attacked, lifelong lies are exposed, and her mother is arrested by ICE. Without a home, without answers, and finally without shackles, Manu investigates the only clue she has about her pasta mysterious "Z" emblemwhich leads her to a secret world buried within our own. A world connected to her dead father and his criminal past. A world straight out of Argentine folklore, where the seventh consecutive daughter is born a bruja and the seventh consecutive son is a lobizn, a werewolf. A world where her unusual eyes allow her to belong. As Manu uncovers her own story and traces her real heritage all the way back to a cursed city in Argentina, she learns it's not just her U.S. residency that's illegal. . . .its her entire existence.
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sofiajurado
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These two quotes from the beginning and the end of the story were powerful. The progression from labels and words "pelting" and "eviscerating" Manu to "why let language ensnare you" felt very indicative of her character development and the realization that she doesn't need to adhere to the systems that she believed she needed to fit into. I think these are great messages for younger readers to see and understand.

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sofiajurado
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

I really enjoyed the combination of fantasy and folklore with realistic, tough topics. I think it's a great way to have younger audiences consume issues like immigration without it feeling too heavy, especially if it's something that hits too close to home for someone. I also liked the use of both English and Spanish. It reminded me of Solito in a lot of ways.

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ms.gabourel
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

“...and you could wind up before the tribunal. I‘ve been studying their decisions, and they tend to be led by their pragmatism. Our world is gray, and rapidly gray-ing, and the tribunal navigates it by sticking to a determinedly black-and-white approach. They rule by the book and can‘t be swayed by emotion. If you don‘t fit the exact letter of the law, they see you as going against it.“

ms.gabourel Snaps for this passage! I mentioned this in a previous post but Garber is not afraid of discussing difficult topics and questioning systems that are not serving anyone. I like how how the themes of revolution and change are discussed throughout this book; very applicable to real life! 4mo
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ms.gabourel
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

“Why settle for being a son of the system, when you can mother a movement?”

This quote was so powerful! I loved the play on words. I also appreciated how familial relationships are tied into the quote given Manu's sometimes complicated relationship with her own family. This book does not shy away from questioning systems in place that are not productive.

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ms.gabourel
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

I liked how this book had numerous discussions about the term “illegal.“ I have always detested the use of this word and I am glad that the concept was discussed throughout Manu's journey. The discussion of immigration throughout the book reminded me a bit of “Solito,“ with a magical twist, of course. I liked the portrayal of Manu trying to direct her newfound identity and figuring out where she fits in.

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ms.gabourel
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

I really enjoyed how this book incorporated parts of Argentinian folklore and culture. It is so interesting to compare American and Argentinian folklore. The author did an amazing job of incorporating the aspects of the folklore into the story. This was a very unique read and I enjoyed reading something beyond my typical scope!

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abbytayloryalit
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

I had a really hard time getting on board with this book. I really tried to like it because of the representation within the book and it has an interesting plot, but I just didn‘t like it very much. I can see the value in it and would definitely have it in my classroom, but it's not for me. With that being said, I really am not a fantasy person which I‘m sure plays a role.

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DanyYnad
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I still have mixed feelings about this book just because of the pacing of it and the fantasy element wasn‘t keeping me in the entire time. However, I still think the themes discussed in it are so important to consider and is something rare to see! I would definitely recommend it to younger readers but I may also revisit it in the future for another go.

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DanyYnad
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

I‘ve liked the book the farther along I‘ve gotten into and mostly because of the direct conversation about the societal issues that Manu faces. It isn‘t a hidden or background mention of her issues with gender roles and immigration. I appreciate how open it is about it and it allows for younger readers who are being introduced to it, to know that it‘s allowed to be talked about.

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amw40488
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I ended up liking this book a lot more than I expected to! I appreciate that Garber didn‘t sugarcoat the struggles that characters faced in the story, such as immigration, gender roles, sexuality, etc.; their struggles were very real, even in a fantastical setting. I would recommend this novel to young readers, because while Manu‘s struggles may not be relatable to every reader, I still think there are insightful lessons to learn from her story.

DanyYnad I totally agree! Garber doesn't hold back and shows these issues at face value. I really appreciated this as it reassures younger readers that discussing these topics aren't off limits and encourages conversation and understanding about them. 4mo
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amw40488
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

After spending all of her life with just her mother and Perla for a family, I‘m glad that Manu was able to find a home within her friends. Her “otherness” still prevents her from being truly accepted in either the human society or the Septimus society, but being surrounded by those who love her may be just what she needs during this time of big changes in her life.

CassidyCheatwood It was sad that she felt so different from everyone else. I think that could definitely apply to kids in the classroom who don‘t feel like they‘re really a part of a group, thus making them feel more validated in their uniqueness. 4mo
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abbytayloryalit
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I absolutely love the cover of this book. I think it is by far my favorite out of all the books we have read thus far. The cover captured my attention and made me want to read the book. I also liked how her eyes are so distinct on the cover because it is obviously such a big part of the book.

CassidyCheatwood I also love the cover!!! It‘s beautiful. 4mo
DanyYnad It's such a cool cover! I know they say not to judge a book by its cover but this one was definitely my favorite out of all the ones we read. I feel like it represents both the real cultural aspects the book discusses and the fantastical qualities of Manu's journey. 4mo
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sarabeth_donaldson
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I loved reading this book! It was a really slow start, but I got sucked in once Manu reached the school. I really liked how Manu turned “undocumented” into a superpower. (Saysa had some really awesome lines, too!) I would love to read the others in the series!

CassidyCheatwood I really liked how the author turned immigration and legal status into a story about fantasy! It‘s intriguing how they were able to do it so well with staying respectful to the topic. 4mo
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amw40488
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The displacement Manu feels in her life is really sad. She never felt like she and her mom belonged in Miami because they were undocumented immigrants forced to hide; she never felt like she belonged in normal society because her eyes made her look “abnormal“; and even at the magical academy, she knew she didn't fit in because she was not a bruja like the rest of the girls. She truly had no place to call her own and find solace in.

sarabeth_donaldson I loved that she was able to find her home by the end of the story! Her friends and newfound family were where she belonged. There were several cool moments in the story, but probably my favorite was the phrase, “Catalina, my cousin“. It genuinely was some kind of special magic for me. 4mo
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DanyYnad
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However, I have really been loving the themes that the book has discussed especially when it comes to immigration and the deep rooted issues that those affected face. Manu's own existence as an immigrant to the United States and subsequent discovery of her heritage, both magical and not, give a glimpse into the “otherness“ faced by many immigrants. This being put in a magical setting allows for an easier, more symbolic grasp of these issues.

ms.gabourel I agree with your comments on the magical setting. I like how Garber does this, making the difficult topics discussed much more digestible for students. 4mo
sofiajurado I totally agree with you on this. I think it's good for younger students to read about issues like immigration, but putting it in a fantasy setting makes it easier to consume and you can draw more parallels that students can pick up on easily. 4mo
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DanyYnad
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

So this novel has been a little harder to get through then the previous ones we've read just because the pacing is a little too slow for my liking. I appreciate the world building as it's so easy to get lost in fantasy novels, but I feel like it bores the reader a bit. I'd say it would be hard to introduce to a younger reader and especially a whole class/small group because it doesn't draw you in enough.

amw40488 I agree with you! I can appreciate the author's effort to create a fantastical world within the novel, but I feel like there are pieces missing from the descriptions/imagery that make it difficult to get a full picture of the setting. There are aspects of this novel that I think could draw young readers in easily, but the pacing and the descriptions probably would not, in my opinion. 4mo
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CassidyCheatwood
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

I think this would be a good book for someone into fantasy and wants a good message to go along with it. Themes of identity, gender roles, immigration and family are really relatable and important to a diverse audience, and I think this book would be perfect for that, while also having an interesting spin on it.

amw40488 I really like how the author is tackling relatable issues. No matter who reads this book, I think they will find at least something that they can relate to, which is what is so beautiful about literature to me! These issues being discussed in the context of a more fantastical world makes the story more exciting in some ways, and I think it will really interest some young readers. 4mo
DanyYnad I really liked this book for its direct focus on such heavy topics while still playing into the fantasy genre that it's in. It's definitely something I'd recommend to students but would have to play around to include and make fit into a unit. 4mo
kodieleidson I wasn‘t initially sure how I felt about mixing the fantasy in with such heavy topics, but when thinking about it in revenue to middle schoolers, they need this mix to understand it and stay engaged.
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CassidyCheatwood
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

I like the message that this book presents regarding immigration and emphasizes importance of changing modern immigration policies by exploiting some of the horrors of it. That being said, I do not love the fantasy aspect. I am not a fantasy gal and I know a lot of English Ed. people are but I just cannot get into it. I respect the art that Garner created but the werewolves and witches thing did not appeal to me. I want to read twilight too but

CassidyCheatwood I don‘t think I will enjoy it after how I feel about the werewolves in this. 4mo
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CassidyCheatwood
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Sorry I took this photo of my iPad because I don‘t have Litsy on it—- but I felt this last quote from Saysa was pretty powerful. I think this goes to show how leadership and taking action takes one person to stand up to create a movement.

ms.gabourel I agree! I immediately bookmarked the quote when I came across it. So impactful! 4mo
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CassidyCheatwood
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

The beginning of this book felt very slow. Compared to a lot of the books we‘ve read, this has been a very unenthusiastic and difficult start to me. It may be because the chapters are on the shorter side, but this is just something I don‘t like. I like books that have an intense beginning to draw me in, but this just felt drug out a little bit.

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sarabeth_donaldson
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Something I really like about this book is how periods are so plainly discussed. In other books I read, I wonder about how periods would affect a female character‘s life in the plot — the one that comes to mind is “The Hunger Games”. In this book, Manu‘s menstrual cycle is not only considered, but it is also essential to the plot.

abbytayloryalit I completely agree. I think it‘s great how periods are dicussed despite society deeming them a “taboo” topic. I also like how they are discussed casually. 4mo
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sarabeth_donaldson
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I honestly was not expecting Manu to tell her new acquaintances about her father. At first, this book reminded me of another book series, in which the protagonist holds onto her secret until the very end. I thought that‘s where this book was going to go. It was a pleasant surprise, though!

CassidyCheatwood I like when the main characters are really open. It‘s really relatable because I just like being upfront, and I think that‘s uncommon for main characters in a lot of lit and movies nowadays when they have a big secret. 4mo
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DanyYnad
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

I typically don't read many magical realism/fantasy novels so seeing another in the reading list was really good to explore more YA novels in this genre. I've also never read a fantasy novel from a Latina author so this was especially cool to see! The beginning is a lot of world building and explaining more of the real-world aspects of Manuela's life so I'm excited to see the magical elements play into it.

sarabeth_donaldson It definitely takes a while to get through the world-building, but I have really been enjoying it after that! 4mo
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amw40488
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Though the start of this novel is a little bit slower than I would prefer, I am intrigued how the author is setting up the story; world-building for stories of magical realism shouldn‘t be rushed, in my opinion, so I‘m optimistic about the rest of this book. I‘m excited to learn more about the importance of the Citadel and about the significance of Manu‘s interest in “Other Manu”.

abbytayloryalit I also had a hard time at the beginning of the book. I feel like if I hadn‘t been assigned to read this for a class I probably would have just put it down because of how slow the start was. 4mo
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Alexa_Cussans
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I thought this was a really fun book! I really like how this book merges real world struggles, like immigration and deportation, in a magical setting! I feel like many students will be able to relate to the protagonists struggles while also being immersed into her magical school. I would absolutely recommend to this!

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Alexa_Cussans
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I was really surprised to find out that this book centers around a magical school. The plot and setting of this book reminds me a lot of Harry Potter. That being said, I think lots of students would enjoy this book due to how similar it is to other major works!

sarabeth_donaldson I also love Manu's many references to the Harry Potter world! I think it helps students make that connection. 4mo
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ms.reagan
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I would definitely teach this novel in the classroom! It hits so many excellent talking points (immigration, culture, language) and it‘s intriguing to boot! I feel like students would gravitate to this novel because of the magic and then stay for the amazing story line. I didn‘t realize this book was part of a series and I‘m so tempted to read the next one!

Alexa_Cussans I agree! I think this is a great book to show students. I think they‘ll really gravitate to the themes and magic in the book. 4mo
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ms.reagan
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I love the integration of Spanish in this novel! Obviously, it‘s written by a Latina author, and I think she does a fantastic job of demonstrating what it‘s like to be bilingual and also to be immersed in a primary English setting while speaking another language. I feel that some students could identify with the main character in this way, and others who don‘t can be shown how much determination students like that must have!

abbyleap I agree with you! I think that the integration of the Spanish and English in the novel is done really very well—and relatable for some students, I‘m sure. 4mo
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ms.reagan
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

As a former (honestly still current) Harry Potter enthusiast, I love a book with fantastic magical realism! Lobizona really plays well into this category and I could feel like the author was heavily influenced by Harry Potter as well. I mean come on, a magical boarding school, with its own magical sport…SIGN ME UP!

abbyleap As a former Harry Potter fan, I actually took issue with how much it draws inspiration from JKR. It felt like the book didn‘t have its own identity, and instead was just trying to be the next HP, in a way. But to each his own 🤷 4mo
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ms.reagan
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From the cover alone, I was very intrigued by this book. Cover art is such an overlooked aspect that can really draw students in or push them away! I know we‘re all taught to literally never judge a book by its cover, but this one is just ethereal and really emphasizes the magic that you see, so I can‘t help but have high expectations!

amw40488 The cover of this book is so striking to me! I agree with you that book covers can make or break a book for some students (including me--whoops!), but I think this cover could easily draw people in. Not only is it beautiful and ethereal, but it gives us subtle hints about Manu and her story (i.e., the eyes, the forest foliage of El Laberinto in her hair, the full moon)! 4mo
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Alexa_Cussans
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I really like the author‘s use of imagery throughout this text. Throughout the whole book, Garber describes things in amazing detail, making me feel like I‘ve been transported into the book. I believe that students would love this kind of writing due to it promoting engagement.

ms.reagan I feel the exact same way, she really made the world come alive! It normally takes a lot for me to be transported into a novel, but for this one, I was instantly transfixed! 4mo
colby_reads Imagery is important for me because I am a visual learner, so this allows me to both see and imagine what it would be like to live in this world. Through this, I am able to gain a better connection with the story, which causes a greater understanding of what is occurring. 4mo
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Alexa_Cussans
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One aspect I really like about this book and the protagonist‘s relationship with her mother. In chapter four, Manu and her mother have a deep conversation while playing cards about their home town and identity. I found this moment to be very rich and engaging.

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Laurenwhite0508
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I have seen this mentioned a few times, but I also think it is great to have more representation for Latina authors! Magical realism is not for everyone, but I think that it would be a great idea to offer this book as a choice amongst other books by Latina authors for a book club rotation. This could also be part of a larger unit, but I think it is very important to be intentional about including all kinds of authors!

Alexa_Cussans I also like the fact that the author of this book is Latina! I feel like schools don‘t assign many books written by Latinos and I think introducing students to diverse writers is important. 4mo
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Laurenwhite0508
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

The complex identity of this character really added a lot to this novel for me. I am not the biggest fan of magical realism, but I think that the additional werewolf element of the story was a great way for the author to prompt readers to think beyond the main characters identity as an Argentinian woman. I like this book for middle school age and I think it could be really intriguing for them.

ms.reagan I absolutely think middle schoolers would latch on to a story like this! It has just enough blend of magic and real life that it wouldn‘t be too confusing! 4mo
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Laurenwhite0508
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Something that I really like about this book is the combination of real and magical experiences. While I think Harry Potter is a great jumping point for a lot of young readers, this book does a great job of maintaining those elements of magical realism, while still keeping the story real and relevant to a current issue. I think that the magical realism is very interesting, but not overpowering to a younger audience.

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sarabeth_donaldson
Lobizona: A Novel | Romina Garber

Some of the phrases in this book are written completely in Spanish, and many of those are not translated. At first, I was really annoyed with this; however, if English is not someone‘s first language and they are completely immersed in an English-speaking community, this language confusion is what they go through. It made me feel really convicted, and then made me feel grateful that this author was able to show this to me.

Laurenwhite0508 I completely agree with you! I also had this experience, and I think that it is a really unique skill for an author to be able to show readers something like that/ give them that experience, without having to spell it out. This was a really interesting tactic to me. 4mo
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kristinsmoyer
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Even though Manu feels her mother betrayed her, the loyalty and love she still has for her is shown as her mother is arrested by ICE. Manu initially refuses to let her mother be arrested without her/is dedicated to staying with her. However, her mother displays her selfless and devoted love by insisting Manu save herself. This reminds me of how even though our loved ones disappoint us at times, true love is selfless and remains loyal.

AriaBlue I can't imagine Manu's pain when she felt betrayed by her mother. I admire how she remained loyal. Family love is special. 4mo
AriaBlue I can't imagine Manu's pain when she felt betrayed by her mother. I admire how she remained loyal. Family love is special. 4mo
kodieleidson I can‘t imagine how betrayed she must have felt. Her loyalty to here through it is truly inspiring. 4mo
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kristinsmoyer
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This book reminds me of how Solito mixes Spanish into the text. I enjoy how the Spanish phrases allow the reader to connect more to the characters‘ culture. I also find Manu‘s Argentinian, female, and werewolf identities as a unique mixture. Though the author is certainly influenced by Harry Potter, she uses these identities to make the main character unique.

AriaBlue I didn't realize the author was influenced by Harry Potter. I'm not a Harry Potter fan but it makes sense. 4mo
ms.reagan I noticed the same thing, and honestly it made me love the book even more! I love when authors can take a familiar story and make it their own! 4mo
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kristinsmoyer
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Manuela‘s father being the son of a man belonging to a large criminal group made me think of how some people are born into dangerous criminal situations with no choice of their own. Sometimes people born in these situations are even coerced into participating in this activity/their lives and families are threatened if they don‘t comply. It shows the complexity of many people involved with illegal activity.

Laurenwhite0508 This is a really interesting perspective on crime. The idea of it being systemic is overlooked a lot and I think that this novel does a great job of reminding us of how hard it is to separate ourselves from something that has influenced us, or been apart of our lives, since childhood. 4mo
AriaBlue It's sad how some people are forced into situations. People can't choose their family and are forced into doing bad things despite it going against their conscience. 4mo
kodieleidson I agree with what you are saying about this. How often do gang members join aa gang because they want to or is it because of the family line already in these gangs?
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kristinsmoyer
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Manuela‘s strange physical characteristics and Harry Potter‘s unexplained ability to move objects at the beginning of the Harry Potter series mirror each other. Their personal discovery of being superhuman and going to a special school also mirror each other.

Laurenwhite0508 I agree with you! I also really like to see this kind of representation in a magical realism story. This character is on a magical journey, but there are so many additional layers to her experiences as a Latina woman. 4mo
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Laurenwhite0508
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I have barely started Lobizona, but something that i really like so far is the use of Spanish and English. We have read a few other novels that used English and a second language interchangeably, but this novel seems to do it much more seamlessly. The dialogue in this book feels very authentic to me, and at times, the main character references the use of Spanish, or “Spanglish“. I like the way that the author balances two languages.

abbyleap I agree with you! I think one of the most important features of a novel that deals with multiple languages is its ability to feature both languages simultaneously. I also think that they way the book handles translating the Spanish into English is super smart; it allows the reader to have a greater insight into Manu's character. Additionally, I think the choice not to translate everything is super smart. 4mo
kristinsmoyer I also like how the text uses full phrases in Spanish! It makes the characters interactions seem more culturally authentic. 4mo
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I actually didn't end up liking this book as much as I thought I would; as a kid, I loved magic realism, fantasy, and Harry Potter, so it felt like this book would be a sure match for me. However, I found the world-building both overly simplistic and too complicated, which lent to a novel that felt like it focused on the wrong priorities. The writing style wasn't as good as I hoped it would be either, but I can see what audience it would appeal to

ms.miranda_readsbooks It was a little disappointing, but I think I would have really enjoyed a story like this in middle/early high school, especially as a Latina reader. I also noticed that this book is a series. I wonder if maybe the other books get a little better? idk I think I'm still gonna say I enjoyed this book for younger readers. However, I fear I might be a little biased since I support just about anything created by a Latina artist. 😅 4mo
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I've been waiting for the novel to address this. From the beginning, I thought that the idea of Lobizona's dual-bruja and lobizón society is very interesting, albeit a bit limiting. I wanted the novel to push back against the society that it created, and I am glad that we're getting an in-universe conversation about that. I think this moment would be great for students who themselves feel like they don't fit into any pre-established space.

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I'm halfway through this novel, and I am really interested in the ways in which it handles societal pressure. Manu's characterization is interesting to me (albeit a little bit flat, ngl), and I am excited to see what happens after this turn of events.

kristinsmoyer I was thinking about how Manu‘s identity as a woman and a werewolf was a way of showing how having a less represented/socially complex identity can cause feelings of insecurity/make one feel misunderstood by society. 4mo
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I love the interplay between Spanish and English in this novel. As with several novels in this course, there have been interesting and varied ways to incorporate a second language, but I find myself really enjoying the strategy that Lobizona uses. It also helps to build characterization, which is super interesting to me.

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staci.reads
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A fantastic YA fantasy based on Argentinian folklore and tackling the topics of identity, immigration, gender norms, and belonging. I can't wait to read the sequel!

TheBookHippie I loved this book! 1y
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