76 pages 2 hours read

Guadalupe Garcia McCall

Summer of the Mariposas

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Before You Read

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Summer of the Mariposas, by Guadalupe Garcia McCall, follows five Mexican American sisters on an epic journey from Texas to Mexico to reunite with their family and rekindle sisterhood, solidarity, and self-love. Influenced by Mexican folklore and blending magical realism and fantasy, the story draws from Homer’s Odyssey as the sisters face various challenges and mythical beings along the way.

Reviews & Readership

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Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall is celebrated for its engaging blend of Latinx folklore and Odyssey-inspired adventure, appealing particularly to young adult readers. Praised for strong sisterhood themes and cultural richness, critiques include a somewhat predictable plot and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it is a heartwarming and culturally vibrant tale.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Summer of the Mariposas?

Readers who enjoy Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall are typically preteens to young adults interested in magical realism and Latinx culture. Fans of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan and The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros will appreciate the blend of folklore, adventure, and family dynamics.

RecommendedReading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

840L

Book Details

Genre

Fantasy

Children's Literature

Education

Themes

Relationships: Mothers

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Relationships: Family

Topics

Education