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Twelve-year-old Jordi Acosta wasn’t ready for puberty to make him significantly taller and heavier than his classmates. The self-conscious sixth grader strives to avoid attracting extra attention. He’s a quiet, witty, and likable protagonist—a sweet kid who’s content sharing riddles with his Cuban immigrant Abuelito and watching bestie Ximena Morales speak out on important issues like book banning. This spring break, instead of helping at Papi’s carpentry shop, he’ll be working at the refuge run
- Twelve-year-old Jordi Acosta wasn’t ready for puberty to make him significantly taller and heavier than his classmates. The self-conscious sixth grader strives to avoid attracting extra attention. He’s a quiet, witty, and likable protagonist—a sweet kid who’s content sharing r...
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- Center: Twelve-year-old Jordi Acosta wasn’t ready for puberty to make him significantly taller and heavier than his classmates. The self-conscious sixth grader strives to avoid attracting extra attention. He’s a quiet, witty, and likable protagonist—a sweet kid who’s content sharing riddles with his Cuban immigrant Abuelito and watching bestie Ximena Morales speak out on important issues like book banning. This spring break, instead of helping at Papi’s carpentry shop, he’ll be working at the refuge run
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