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# Gaby, Lost and Found: A Wish Novel

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Review: An enjoyable but also bittersweet tale appealing to the animal lover in me - I got to see the author speak at my local university just a few weeks ago, which is how I learned of this first novel of hers. I read it, and discovered it's not only clearly geared for late-elementary and middle-school readers, but also engaging enough for an adult like me. Gaby (the narrator) attends sixth grade at a school run by nuns; she awaits the return of her mom who was unexpectedly deported to Honduras, and Gaby's dad is often absent from home. A class field trip to an animal shelter inspires Gaby to hone her talents in promoting adoption of the dogs and cats there. Gaby describes her interactions with her best friend Alma, plus a pair of rambunctious neighborhood boys, and even peers who bully Gaby due to her mom's undocumented status. Along the way, Gaby learns good intentions aren't always carried out correctly, and while she maintains long-distance communication with her mom, her expectations are given a dose of reality. The novel's English text includes bits of Spanish, reflective of Gaby's community which apparently is predominantly Latino, and of Gaby's mom who introduced her to foods and songs from her home country.
Review: Excellent Middle Grade Novel - Iâ€™m a sucker for stray animals and have more than once scooped up a roaming dog and delivered him to a non-kill animal shelter. So, Angela Cervantes had me from Chapter 1, which places the protagonist Gaby up a tree trying to rescue a cat. From this point on, Cervantes presents Gabyâ€™s story with a great mix of heart-wrenching moments and humor. Some parts of the book are light and soooo middle schoolâ€“I know, I teach in oneâ€“while other parts deal with the more serious issue of deportation and the effects on children when a parent is gone. Since her mother has been deported to Honduras, Gaby must live with her father, who is ill-equipped to raise a sixth-grade girl. Gaby would much rather live with her best friend Alma and her family. Better yet would be if her mom were able to come back home, but this trip is expensive and dangerous. Cervantes parallels Gabyâ€™s situation with the sixth-grade class community project at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter. Both the animals and Gaby have less than ideal living arrangements are in need of new permanent homes. During the community service project, Gaby has the special job of writing descriptions of the animals on fliers that will be displayed around town and on the shelterâ€™s website. Eventually, Gaby writes a flier for herself. In part it reads: Gaby Ramirez Howard: â€¦Three months ago, my mom was deported, and now I live with my father, who looks at me like Iâ€™m just another job he wants to quit. Iâ€™m seeking a home where I can invite my best friend over and have a warm breakfast a couple times a week. Waffles and scrambled eggs are my favorite! GAH! My heart, Angela Cervantes!! In between the chapters that caused me to clutch my heart and give my daughter random hugs, I literally laughed out loud. Scenes with the four friendsâ€“Gaby, Alma, Enrique, and Marcosâ€“are hysterical. In one, Alma, who is trying to train a spirited shelter dog named Spike, tests the commands on the boys. â€œBack! Down! Sit and stay!â€ In another scene, three firefighters arrive at the shelter to adopt a dog for the firehouse. Alma says to the other girls, â€œLetâ€™s go see whatâ€™s smoking,â€ and then the girls nickname each of the cute firefighters: Hottie, Smokey, and Sizzler. Very funny. If you are a middle school teacher, librarian, or parent, you should have a copy of this book on your shelf.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #799,461 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #823 in Children's Hispanic & Latino Books #1,519 in Children's Fiction on Social Situations #28,121 in Children's Animals Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 314 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An enjoyable but also bittersweet tale appealing to the animal lover in me
*by R***L on March 22, 2018*

I got to see the author speak at my local university just a few weeks ago, which is how I learned of this first novel of hers. I read it, and discovered it's not only clearly geared for late-elementary and middle-school readers, but also engaging enough for an adult like me. Gaby (the narrator) attends sixth grade at a school run by nuns; she awaits the return of her mom who was unexpectedly deported to Honduras, and Gaby's dad is often absent from home. A class field trip to an animal shelter inspires Gaby to hone her talents in promoting adoption of the dogs and cats there. Gaby describes her interactions with her best friend Alma, plus a pair of rambunctious neighborhood boys, and even peers who bully Gaby due to her mom's undocumented status. Along the way, Gaby learns good intentions aren't always carried out correctly, and while she maintains long-distance communication with her mom, her expectations are given a dose of reality. The novel's English text includes bits of Spanish, reflective of Gaby's community which apparently is predominantly Latino, and of Gaby's mom who introduced her to foods and songs from her home country.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Middle Grade Novel
*by C***Z on December 29, 2014*

Iâ€™m a sucker for stray animals and have more than once scooped up a roaming dog and delivered him to a non-kill animal shelter. So, Angela Cervantes had me from Chapter 1, which places the protagonist Gaby up a tree trying to rescue a cat. From this point on, Cervantes presents Gabyâ€™s story with a great mix of heart-wrenching moments and humor. Some parts of the book are light and soooo middle schoolâ€“I know, I teach in oneâ€“while other parts deal with the more serious issue of deportation and the effects on children when a parent is gone. Since her mother has been deported to Honduras, Gaby must live with her father, who is ill-equipped to raise a sixth-grade girl. Gaby would much rather live with her best friend Alma and her family. Better yet would be if her mom were able to come back home, but this trip is expensive and dangerous. Cervantes parallels Gabyâ€™s situation with the sixth-grade class community project at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter. Both the animals and Gaby have less than ideal living arrangements are in need of new permanent homes. During the community service project, Gaby has the special job of writing descriptions of the animals on fliers that will be displayed around town and on the shelterâ€™s website. Eventually, Gaby writes a flier for herself. In part it reads: Gaby Ramirez Howard: â€¦Three months ago, my mom was deported, and now I live with my father, who looks at me like Iâ€™m just another job he wants to quit. Iâ€™m seeking a home where I can invite my best friend over and have a warm breakfast a couple times a week. Waffles and scrambled eggs are my favorite! GAH! My heart, Angela Cervantes!! In between the chapters that caused me to clutch my heart and give my daughter random hugs, I literally laughed out loud. Scenes with the four friendsâ€“Gaby, Alma, Enrique, and Marcosâ€“are hysterical. In one, Alma, who is trying to train a spirited shelter dog named Spike, tests the commands on the boys. â€œBack! Down! Sit and stay!â€ In another scene, three firefighters arrive at the shelter to adopt a dog for the firehouse. Alma says to the other girls, â€œLetâ€™s go see whatâ€™s smoking,â€ and then the girls nickname each of the cute firefighters: Hottie, Smokey, and Sizzler. Very funny. If you are a middle school teacher, librarian, or parent, you should have a copy of this book on your shelf.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Heartbreaker & Heartwarming, an Animal Tale and a Young Girl's Personal Journey
*by D***L on January 22, 2014*

Teachers, parents, librarians and young readers get this book! When Gaby and her classmates, are tasked with helping the local animal shelter find homes for cast-off cats and dogs, they take their jobs seriously. That's just one of the storylines in this poignant tale about deportation, friendship, family, and animal companions. Cervantes writes about a population not usually seen in middle readers' literature, children who are American citizens whose parents are "illegals." And, Gaby, whose mother is deported to Honduras, is just like every other sixth grader; a kid who wants a stable home, food on the table, and the love of her family and an animal companion. As the director of a humane education program in a local shelter, I'd love to have Gaby (Cervantes) help write some of our adoption notices.

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