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Summer of the Mariposas

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Guadalupe Garcia McCall

Summer of the Mariposas

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mexico • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

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.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Emotional

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,722 ratings

63%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

4.1

2,722 ratings

63%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mexico • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

840L

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