Felita's new neighbors tease her because she is from Puerto Rico--and soon, the young girl begins to miss her friends back home. Although the first edition was published 20 years ago, this reissue is sure to strike chords with youngsters of today.
Felita's parents promise she will love their new neighborhood. Only Abuelita, her grandmother, understands how much Felita will miss her old block, and her best friend Gigi. But her new neighbors taunt and tease Felita and her family because they are from Puerto Rico. First published twenty years ago, Felita's compelling story has resonance for kids today.

An honest, realistic view of an important aspect of contemporary American life. --The Horn Book