State of the Union

A Fina Mendoza Mystery

by Kitty Felde

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Pub Date Aug 13 2021 | Archive Date Sep 18 2024

Chesapeake Press

Children's Fiction | Middle Grade | Multicultural Interest

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Description

"A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist." – KIRKUS REVIEWS Fina Mendoza, the 10-year-old daughter of a congressman, solves mysteries inside the U.S. Capitol with help from a big orange dog named Senator Something. Fina's latest case: find the mysterious bird that pooped on the president’s head during the State of the Union address. Is it Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean? Did it fly to Washington D.C. with a secret message for the president? Or Congress? Or is the message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago? As Fina searches for clues, readers get a glimpse behind the scenes of American democracy, including a Congressional battle over immigration reform. There’s another battle in her multigenerational home when Fina’s grandmother Abuelita is nearly arrested at an immigration protest. Can Fina find Chickcharney and discover its secret message? The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, enhanced by supplemental materials and curriculum, provide a multidisciplinary introduction to civics education for elementary school readers. "The West Wing" meets Nancy Drew.

A Note From the Publisher

Cover Illustrator: Juan Manuel Moreno

eBook: 9781737097808

Hardback: 9781737097815

Advance Praise

A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist.

Kirkus Reviews

Kitty Felde is teaching our children all about Capitol Hill in a way that grabs and keeps their interest. Personally, I can say she knows every nook and cranny of the place because she interviewed me in almost all of them.

Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D)

State of the Union is a civics lesson disguised as a mystery for kids, a family story where Papa just happens to serve in the U.S. Congress. In an era of bitter partisan politics, it’s a sneaky way to excite the next generation about government and the possibility of public service.

- Former Chairman of the House Education Committee, Congressman Buck McKeon (R)

The second title in the new and outstanding Fina Mendoza Mystery series by author and storyteller Kitty Felde, State of the Union is an impressively original, exceptionally well written, thoroughly entertaining, and unreservedly recommended read for children ages 7-12.”

Midwest Book Review

A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist.

Kirkus Reviews

Kitty Felde is teaching our children all about Capitol Hill in a way that grabs...

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- 16 episode dramatic podcast to be released in June

- ads in newsletters to librarians

- author appearance/signing at ALA

- 16 episode dramatic podcast to be released in June

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EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781735976792
PRICE	$13.99 (USD)
PAGES	224

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Kelly G, Reviewer

I enjoyed reading this mysteries book and if you liked Nancy Drew mysteries you might want to introduce your child to this one. Thank You netgalley for letting me review this book for a honest review

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Kelsey V, Reviewer

My daughter and I had such a fun time reading this together at night! So much information, but in a fun kids level. Such a cute character too. I loved the conversations that followed. Highly recommend