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Ana María Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle Hardcover – October 2, 2018

by Hilda Burgos (Author)

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The Penderwicks meets In the Heights in this sparkling middle-grade debut about a young Dominican American girl in New York City.

Her last name may mean "kings," but Ana María Reyes REALLY does not live in a castle. Rather, she's stuck in a tiny apartment with two parents (way too lovey-dovey), three sisters (way too dramatic), everyone's friends (way too often), and a piano (which she never gets to practice). And when her parents announce a new baby is coming, that means they'll have even less time for Ana María.

Then she hears about the Eleanor School, New York City's best private academy. If Ana María can win a scholarship, she'll be able to get out of her Washington Heights neighborhood school and achieve the education she's longed for. To stand out, she'll need to nail her piano piece at the upcoming city showcase, which means she has to practice through her sisters' hijinks, the neighbors' visits, a family trip to the Dominican Republic... right up until the baby's birth! But some new friends and honest conversations help her figure out what truly matters, and know that she can succeed no matter what. Ana María Reyes may not be royal, but she's certain to come out on top.

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Gr 4-8-Ana María Reyes doesn't live in a castle, she lives in a two-bedroom apartment with her three sisters and both parents in Washington Heights, New York City. Ana María is caring, outspoken, and impulsive, driven by her emotions but also very goal-oriented. She yearns to attend a private academy, the Eleanor School, but her family doesn't have the money for tuition. To earn a scholarship, she must pass a test and impress the judges playing the piano in a showcase recital at Lincoln Center. She is determined to study and practice every day, but finds it hard to do as part of a large and growing family. Her mother is expecting a new baby and her aunt is getting married. The family travels to the Dominican Republic for the wedding, where the protagonist gets know her family better and makes a new friend. While there, Ana María struggles to grasp the socioeconomic disparities she sees within her own family and community. Somehow, she finds time to practice, helps her family and friends through tough situations, and learns to deal with and accept the consequences of her actions. This middle grade novel is an engaging, character-driven story about an 11-year-old Dominican American girl who is learning about herself and to appreciate her family and friends. It is an authentic representation of a successful immigrant, middle class Latinx family who values education, community, and family and stays true to their roots. VERDICT An excellent book for tweens in upper elementary grades and for middle school library collections.-Cynthia Molinar, Medio Creek Elementary SWISD, San Antonioα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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* "An excellent book for tweens in upper elementary grades and for middle school library collections." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "Readers will find places in their hearts for this strong and multifaceted character." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A warmhearted exploration of self-discovery and family bonds." -- Booklist

"Offers a poignant portrait of a warm extended family, and its heroine's transition from self-centered to empathetic is credible and gratifying." -- Publishers Weekly

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lee & Low Books; Standard Edition (October 2, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1620143623
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1620143629
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 640L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1 x 7.5 inches

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Martha Freeman

Delightful look at an All-American family...

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018

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... with roots in the Dominican Republic. Hero Ana Maria (Anamay) is none too sure about adding still another sibling to her family's already brimming apartment in Washington Heights. She's the smart one among her sisters, the one with aspirations toward a fancy scholarship at a private school as well as a piano competition at Lincoln Center. Her relationships with her sisters and parents are complicated, but she adores her MD aunt (also a smart one) who is marrying a rich guy in the DR and has invited everyone to the wedding. But is her aunt really the paragon Anamay thinks she is? Maybe Anamay's sister, Rosalba, sees Tia Nona more clearly -- even if she's not so academically smart. This is a charming, realistic and nuanced portrayal of a family with the complex emotions families experience. The details about the neighborhood, the Dominican Republic and the immigrant experience are fascinating and lend authenticity. And as the book zips to a close, there's plenty of action to keep pages turning.

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ERB

A Great Book

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2021

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I am nine years old, and I just finished this book. I thought it was really good, and I want to read it again. The main character is Ana Maria, and the book is about her family. I like books about friends and families, and this is my kind of story. It was not hard to read and very good for a fourth grader. The end of the book is a little sad, but I don’t want to give it away. Buy the book and read it right away!

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Dman

Lovely book - highly recommended!

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019

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Wonderful story for young readers, full of life lessons and all the joys, disappointments, dilemmas of interacting with family, friends and the larger world, all in a beautifully written and engaging story.

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Ulyyf

Unlikeable protagonist

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020

As I said in my title, the protagonist is thoroughly unlikeable for the entire book. I know, I know - the book is about her growing and maturing as a person and becoming less awful. But given that it's a first person narration, she can be a little hard to take.

Even though the writing is good, her growth is believable, and the plot makes sense, I decided to keep this at four stars simply because it is so annoying being in her head.

Additionally - and this is a local complaint - there are no zoned-guarantee high schools in Manhattan. There ARE plenty of very good schools in Manhattan, but none of them are zoned. Given that when I read this I was in between finishing the high school application process for one kid and starting it for the other, I found the plot... a little unrealistic. That girl had choices besides "Bronx Science, local school, fancy scholarship private school". She likes music, how about LaGuardia or Special Music School? If Bronx Science is an option, what about Bard, Stuy, or Nest? Or Hunter Science High School, which perhaps a bit closer? She had options, and at some point somebody should've discussed that with her. That doesn't affect my rating, it just bugged me.

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Cielo

Great read

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020

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Great. Book easy read

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Latinxs in Kid Lit

A story of depth and heart

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019

Ana María (Anamay to her family) is a 6th-grader, living in a two-bedroom apartment with Mami and Papi, her older sister Gracie (8th grade), and younger sisters Rosie (6) and Connie (3). With barely enough time and space to practice her beloved piano to prepare for her Lincoln Center performance, Anamay is less than excited when Mami and Papi announce that a new baby is expected to arrive in December.

It’s no surprise that Ana María doesn’t feel seen or appreciated at home until Tía Nona comes from the Dominican Republic to visit. Tía Nona knows just how to make Anamay feel special with regular phone calls and praise for her piano-playing successes. When Tía Nona announces that she is getting married in the Dominican Republic, Papi quickly declares that they can’t afford to pay for everyone to attend. But with a little convincing from Ana María, and a financial intervention from Tía Nona, the Reyes family soon finds themselves preparing for the big trip and the big day.

Tía Nona likes to have every comfort, and Ana María is no different. She feels like she connects best with Tía Nona out of everyone in her family…until they arrive in the Dominican Republic and everyone is witness to Tía Nona’s cruel treatment of a young servant girl named Clarisa, whom Tía Nona calls “Cosita” (little thing). When Ana María sees Clarisa struggle to help her family eat, she gains a new perspective on her own privileges and life back home in New York…and a new perspective on Tía Nona.

As Ana María works to perfect her Lincoln Center recital piece, the lessons she learned in the Dominican Republic — about family, friendships, and what you’re willing to put up with and what you’re not — all lead Ana María to make some tough choices to make her dreams come true.

Ana María Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle has a lot of moving parts, each playing off the other to create a story with depth and heart, and Hilda Eunice Burgos weaves it all together like a master composer.

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Kristin Crouch

Don't judge this one by its cover! More complex than the cover insinuates.

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019

I loved this book. If you read and loved Front Desk, this is a great book to follow up with. Lots of complex issues covered with care and the sophistication necessary to cover tough topics in middle grade literature.
Absolutely and highly recommend!

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Cande

Entertaining middle-grade novel

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019

Ana Maria Reyes has a plan, she's going to get a scholarship for the prestigious private school that her family can't afford with her piano recital. She's going to be big, going places very far away from her crowded, tiny apartment. Of course, nothing comes easy in her life. Her parents announce a new baby is coming and her aunt invites them to the Dominican Republic, which ends up opening Ana Maria's world open.

Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle is ultimately a book about family and culture, about helping and supporting your community, about the sacrifices we made for the people we care about.

Read my full review on my blog, Latinx Magic.

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