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THE SMELL OF OLD LADY PERFUME (SOLP): Chela Gonzalez is a nerd and a soccer player who can barely contain her excitement about starting the sixth grade. But nothing happens as she imagines when her father is rushed to the hospital and her best friend turns on her.

From School Library Journal

“This is a sweet coming-of-age story, telling of the cruelties of children toward one another and dealing with the loss of a parent. The story should appeal to readers dealing with their own tween years.”—Diana Pierce, Leander High School, TX

From Booklist

“…readers will also find the book’s loving portrayal of Chela’s family, its nicely realized setting, and its artful exploration of the problems of assimilation, to be both engaging and heartfelt.”  —Michael Cart Grades 4-6