Who's Ju

by Dania Ramos

"Dania Ramos has written a fun, humorous, lighthearted caper that subtly and brilliantly explores the importance of cultural identity." -- Linda Nieves-Powell, author of Yo Soy Latina! and Freestyle"At a time when the publishing world is in desperate need for more diversity in children's literature, Ramos has introduced Justina, who is not only full of cultural pride, but is also universally relatable as she struggles with issues all kids face: Who am I and where do I fit in? --Crystal Velasquez, author of the Your Life, but . . . series Justina 'Ju' Feliciano and her fellow seventh-grade sleuths are on the case! A sneaky vandal has damaged scenery from the middle school drama club production and the newbie detectives must catch the culprit before opening night.But Ju faces a different kind of mystery when a science assignment forces her to investigate the cold hard fact that her frizzy blonde hair and amber eyes don't match the shades of brown that run in her family. This is one case she wishes she didn't have to solve. Only there's no escaping the Blueprint of Life Project, even if her mother thinks it's an invasion of privacy. When Ju searches the attic for family documents she needs to complete her schoolwork. Instead, she discovers strange clues that make her wonder if her parents are keeping a big, huge secret. Her amateur sleuthing, and a confrontation with her parents, finally lead to the cold hard facts about her past. But even though her life changes forever, she's still the same mystery-loving girl she's always been.WHO'S JUE is a Finalist for the Latino Book Prize.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1937997618
• ISBN13: 9781937997618
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Northampton House
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8