Grow Up, Luchy Zapata

A funny, relatable middle school drama about two Colombian American girls who have always been BFFs--until sixth grade turns everything upside down.

Luchy Zapata is starting middle school, and she's muy excited. She and her two best friends, Cami and Mateo, will finally be at the same school. Luchy and Mateo will be in art class together, and she and Cami can try out for the same soccer team! As long as they're all together, Luchy can handle anything.

But Cami has been acting weird ever since she got back from visiting family in Colombia. She's making new, "cool" friends who just seem mean. And suddenly, everything about Luchy and Mateo is too immature for her.

Luchy is determined to help Cami remember how special their friendship is. They've been BFFs their whole lives, and that can't just disappear in a poof of glitter! But...what if Cami doesn't even want to be friends anymore?

Author: Alexandra Alessandri
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/23/2024
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 8.58h x 5.71w x 0.96d
ISBN: 9781665935968
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2024
Publishers Weekly 06/24/2024
Booklist 07/01/2024 pg. 74