Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring by Angela Cervantes. Scholastic, 2018. Children's chapter book. Middle grade fiction.When Paloma's mother receives funding to go to Mexico for several weeks, Paloma becomes the heroine of her own mystery ala Nancy Drew! A typical middle schooler, Paloma is feisty, smart, and makes new friends. Gael and his sister, Lizzie, a female mariachi musician, need to find enough clues to help their father. Handsome Tavo and his wealthy parents are the ones who have funded the trip. As Paloma takes language and culture classes and visits the home of the famous artist Frida Kahlo, she is intrigued by a locked room, a missing ring, and the strange fortune teller and Limping Man who seem to appear at the most impossible times. Who can Paloma really trust? Will her curiosity get her into real trouble in Mexico? A perfect blend of cultures, mystery, and friendship!
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