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Paperback. Condición: New. Revised edition, Revised edition.

Paperback. Condición: New. Revised edition, Revised edition.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. "A lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina heroine." - KIRKUS REVIEWSLegend has it: anyone who sees the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill will be cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it. And the last thing her family needs right now is more bad luck. Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mother to live fulltime with Papa, a congressman from California. After Fina encounters a mysterious creature in the Capitol Crypt, a string of disasters follows. Jars of spaghetti sauce explode. Her beloved Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina' s only friend in Washington, a congressional dog named Senator Something, becomes the target.The only way for Fina to save her family from future " cat" astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.Fina gives us a backstage peek at life inside the U.S. Capitol - voting in Congress, the fight over amendments, and the beloved congressional dogs who come to work every day with their political owners. An introduction to civics for elementary age children.The West Wing meets Nancy Drew.…

Paperback. Condición: New. A mysterious bird poops on the president's head during the State of the Union address.The bird could be a Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean, which may have come to Washington to deliver a secret message. Is it for the president? Or Congress? Or for Fina's friend, a cashier at the Capitol snack bar? Or maybe it's a message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago. Fina gets detecting help from a pair of congressional dogs as she searches for clues. The story mixes the mystery with a peek behind the scenes at the U.S. Capitol, including a congressional battle over immigration reform and a family battle when Fina's grandmother is nearly arrested at an immigration protest."State of the Union" is an introduction to civics for elementary school readers. It's "The West Wing" meets Nancy Drew.…

Paperback. Condición: New. A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist. - KIRKUS REVIEWSFina Mendoza, the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, solves mysteries inside the U.S. Capitol with help from a big orange dog named Senator Something.Fina's latest case: find the mysterious bird that pooped on the president's head during the State of the Union address. Is it Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean? Did it fly to Washington D.C. with a secret message for the president? Or Congress? Or is the message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago?As Fina searches for clues, readers get a glimpse behind the scenes of American democracy, including a Congressional battle over immigration reform. There's another battle in her multigenerational home when Fina's grandmother Abuelita is nearly arrested at an immigration protest. Can Fina find Chickcharney and discover its secret message? The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, enhanced by supplemental materials and curriculum, provide a multidisciplinary introduction to civics education for elementary school readers.""The West Wing"" meets Nancy Drew.…

Paperback. Condición: New. A mysterious bird poops on the president's head during the State of the Union address.The bird could be a Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean, which may have come to Washington to deliver a secret message. Is it for the president? Or Congress? Or for Fina's friend, a cashier at the Capitol snack bar? Or maybe it's a message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago. Fina gets detecting help from a pair of congressional dogs as she searches for clues. The story mixes the mystery with a peek behind the scenes at the U.S. Capitol, including a congressional battle over immigration reform and a family battle when Fina's grandmother is nearly arrested at an immigration protest."State of the Union" is an introduction to civics for elementary school readers. It's "The West Wing" meets Nancy Drew.…

Hardback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. "A lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina heroine." - KIRKUS REVIEWSLegend has it: anyone who sees the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill will be cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it. And the last thing her family needs right now is more bad luck. Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mother to live fulltime with Papa, a congressman from California. After Fina encounters a mysterious creature in the Capitol Crypt, a string of disasters follows. Jars of spaghetti sauce explode. Her beloved Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina' s only friend in Washington, a congressional dog named Senator Something, becomes the target.The only way for Fina to save her family from future " cat" astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.Fina gives us a backstage peek at life inside the U.S. Capitol - voting in Congress, the fight over amendments, and the beloved congressional dogs who come to work every day with their political owners. An introduction to civics for elementary age children.The West Wing meets Nancy Drew.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Legends say if you see the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill, you're cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it and the last thing her family needs right now is a jinx!Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mom to live with Papa, a congressman from California. But then she comes face-to-whiskers with a mysterious cat in the Capitol Crypt. Is it the Demon Cat?Disasters follow! Jars of pasta sauce explode. Fina's Abuelita breaks a leg, and Senator Something, an orange dog and her only friend in D.C., becomes the next target.Fina needs to save her family from future "cat"astrophe by solving the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.This award-winning mystery novel is also an introduction to civics for kids aged 7-12.…

Paperback. Condición: New. A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist. - KIRKUS REVIEWSFina Mendoza, the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, solves mysteries inside the U.S. Capitol with help from a big orange dog named Senator Something.Fina's latest case: find the mysterious bird that pooped on the president's head during the State of the Union address. Is it Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean? Did it fly to Washington D.C. with a secret message for the president? Or Congress? Or is the message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago?As Fina searches for clues, readers get a glimpse behind the scenes of American democracy, including a Congressional battle over immigration reform. There's another battle in her multigenerational home when Fina's grandmother Abuelita is nearly arrested at an immigration protest. Can Fina find Chickcharney and discover its secret message? The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, enhanced by supplemental materials and curriculum, provide a multidisciplinary introduction to civics education for elementary school readers.""The West Wing"" meets Nancy Drew.…

Hardback. Condición: New. A mysterious bird poops on the president's head during the State of the Union address.The bird could be a Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean, which may have come to Washington to deliver a secret message. Is it for the president? Or Congress? Or for Fina's friend, a cashier at the Capitol snack bar? Or maybe it's a message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago. Fina gets detecting help from a pair of congressional dogs as she searches for clues. The story mixes the mystery with a peek behind the scenes at the U.S. Capitol, including a congressional battle over immigration reform and a family battle when Fina's grandmother is nearly arrested at an immigration protest."State of the Union" is an introduction to civics for elementary school readers. It's "The West Wing" meets Nancy Drew.…

Hardback. Condición: New. Legends say if you see the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill, you're cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it and the last thing her family needs right now is a jinx!Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mom to live with Papa, a congressman from California. But then she comes face-to-whiskers with a mysterious cat in the Capitol Crypt. Is it the Demon Cat?Disasters follow! Jars of pasta sauce explode. Fina's Abuelita breaks a leg, and Senator Something, an orange dog and her only friend in D.C., becomes the next target.Fina needs to save her family from future "cat"astrophe by solving the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.This award-winning mystery novel is also an introduction to civics for kids aged 7-12.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Legends say if you see the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill, you're cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it and the last thing her family needs right now is a jinx!Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mom to live with Papa, a congressman from California. But then she comes face-to-whiskers with a mysterious cat in the Capitol Crypt. Is it the Demon Cat?Disasters follow! Jars of pasta sauce explode. Fina's Abuelita breaks a leg, and Senator Something, an orange dog and her only friend in D.C., becomes the next target.Fina needs to save her family from future "cat"astrophe by solving the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.This award-winning mystery novel is also an introduction to civics for kids aged 7-12.…

Hardback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. 2nd ed.

Hardback. Condición: New. A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist. - KIRKUS REVIEWSFina Mendoza, the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, solves mysteries inside the U.S. Capitol with help from a big orange dog named Senator Something.Fina's latest case: find the mysterious bird that pooped on the president's head during the State of the Union address. Is it Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean? Did it fly to Washington D.C. with a secret message for the president? Or Congress? Or is the message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago?As Fina searches for clues, readers get a glimpse behind the scenes of American democracy, including a Congressional battle over immigration reform. There's another battle in her multigenerational home when Fina's grandmother Abuelita is nearly arrested at an immigration protest. Can Fina find Chickcharney and discover its secret message? The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, enhanced by supplemental materials and curriculum, provide a multidisciplinary introduction to civics education for elementary school readers.""The West Wing"" meets Nancy Drew.…

Hardback. Condición: New. "A lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina heroine." - KIRKUS REVIEWSLegend has it: anyone who sees the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill will be cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it. And the last thing her family needs right now is more bad luck. Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mother to live fulltime with Papa, a congressman from California. After Fina encounters a mysterious creature in the Capitol Crypt, a string of disasters follows. Jars of spaghetti sauce explode. Her beloved Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina' s only friend in Washington, a congressional dog named Senator Something, becomes the target.The only way for Fina to save her family from future " cat" astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.Fina gives us a backstage peek at life inside the U.S. Capitol - voting in Congress, the fight over amendments, and the beloved congressional dogs who come to work every day with their political owners. An introduction to civics for elementary age children.The West Wing meets Nancy Drew.…

Hardback. Condición: New. "A lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina heroine." - KIRKUS REVIEWSLegend has it: anyone who sees the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill will be cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it. And the last thing her family needs right now is more bad luck. Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mother to live fulltime with Papa, a congressman from California. After Fina encounters a mysterious creature in the Capitol Crypt, a string of disasters follows. Jars of spaghetti sauce explode. Her beloved Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina' s only friend in Washington, a congressional dog named Senator Something, becomes the target.The only way for Fina to save her family from future " cat" astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.Fina gives us a backstage peek at life inside the U.S. Capitol - voting in Congress, the fight over amendments, and the beloved congressional dogs who come to work every day with their political owners. An introduction to civics for elementary age children.The West Wing meets Nancy Drew.…

Paperback. Condición: New. 2nd ed.

Hardback. Condición: New. A mysterious bird poops on the president's head during the State of the Union address.The bird could be a Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean, which may have come to Washington to deliver a secret message. Is it for the president? Or Congress? Or for Fina's friend, a cashier at the Capitol snack bar? Or maybe it's a message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago. Fina gets detecting help from a pair of congressional dogs as she searches for clues. The story mixes the mystery with a peek behind the scenes at the U.S. Capitol, including a congressional battle over immigration reform and a family battle when Fina's grandmother is nearly arrested at an immigration protest."State of the Union" is an introduction to civics for elementary school readers. It's "The West Wing" meets Nancy Drew.…

Hardback. Condición: New. Legends say if you see the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill, you're cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it and the last thing her family needs right now is a jinx!Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mom to live with Papa, a congressman from California. But then she comes face-to-whiskers with a mysterious cat in the Capitol Crypt. Is it the Demon Cat?Disasters follow! Jars of pasta sauce explode. Fina's Abuelita breaks a leg, and Senator Something, an orange dog and her only friend in D.C., becomes the next target.Fina needs to save her family from future "cat"astrophe by solving the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.This award-winning mystery novel is also an introduction to civics for kids aged 7-12.…

Hardback. Condición: New. A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist. - KIRKUS REVIEWSFina Mendoza, the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, solves mysteries inside the U.S. Capitol with help from a big orange dog named Senator Something.Fina's latest case: find the mysterious bird that pooped on the president's head during the State of the Union address. Is it Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean? Did it fly to Washington D.C. with a secret message for the president? Or Congress? Or is the message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago?As Fina searches for clues, readers get a glimpse behind the scenes of American democracy, including a Congressional battle over immigration reform. There's another battle in her multigenerational home when Fina's grandmother Abuelita is nearly arrested at an immigration protest. Can Fina find Chickcharney and discover its secret message? The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, enhanced by supplemental materials and curriculum, provide a multidisciplinary introduction to civics education for elementary school readers.""The West Wing"" meets Nancy Drew.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Revised edition, Revised edition.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. A mysterious bird poops on the president's head during the State of the Union address.The bird could be a Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean, which may have come to Washington to deliver a secret message. Is it for the president? Or Congress? Or for Fina's friend, a cashier at the Capitol snack bar? Or maybe it's a message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago. Fina gets detecting help from a pair of congressional dogs as she searches for clues. The story mixes the mystery with a peek behind the scenes at the U.S. Capitol, including a congressional battle over immigration reform and a family battle when Fina's grandmother is nearly arrested at an immigration protest."State of the Union" is an introduction to civics for elementary school readers. It's "The West Wing" meets Nancy Drew.…

Hardback. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. "A lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina heroine." - KIRKUS REVIEWSLegend has it: anyone who sees the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill will be cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it. And the last thing her family needs right now is more bad luck. Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mother to live fulltime with Papa, a congressman from California. After Fina encounters a mysterious creature in the Capitol Crypt, a string of disasters follows. Jars of spaghetti sauce explode. Her beloved Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina' s only friend in Washington, a congressional dog named Senator Something, becomes the target.The only way for Fina to save her family from future " cat" astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.Fina gives us a backstage peek at life inside the U.S. Capitol - voting in Congress, the fight over amendments, and the beloved congressional dogs who come to work every day with their political owners. An introduction to civics for elementary age children.The West Wing meets Nancy Drew.…

Hardback. Condición: New. A mysterious bird poops on the president's head during the State of the Union address.The bird could be a Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean, which may have come to Washington to deliver a secret message. Is it for the president? Or Congress? Or for Fina's friend, a cashier at the Capitol snack bar? Or maybe it's a message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago. Fina gets detecting help from a pair of congressional dogs as she searches for clues. The story mixes the mystery with a peek behind the scenes at the U.S. Capitol, including a congressional battle over immigration reform and a family battle when Fina's grandmother is nearly arrested at an immigration protest."State of the Union" is an introduction to civics for elementary school readers. It's "The West Wing" meets Nancy Drew.…