![]() ![]() Ending with some recipes for (non-magical) Mexican treats, the story's as sweet as its subject. There are a few short but slightly spookier passages in which the sisters are talking to or channeling loved ones who've died. Meriano weaves in lots of Spanish vocabulary, easily understandable from context, as well as information about Mexican traditions for Día de los Muertos. ![]() ![]() The family is tight-knit, supportive, and fun, and the community they live in is diverse. When Leo, youngest daughter of five, accidentally discovers that her mom and older sisters can cook up spells as well as bakery treats, she decides to try her hand at some magical recipes herself. The Logroños live in a small town in Texas, where they own a popular panadería that's especially busy for the Day of the Dead festival. Parents need to know that Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble, by Anna Meriano, the first book in a new series, is as much a warm story about a Mexican American family as it is a fantasy stirring up potions and magic. ![]() Also, though the family's great-grandmother is deceased, she frequently talks to the twins to give them advice and weigh in on family matters.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. No violence, but some readers might find it a tad spooky when two of the sisters are able to channel the voices of loved ones who are deceased. ![]()
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