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Martina the beautiful cockroach has reached the age when she can marry. Because of her beauty, there will be many suitors. Her abeula advises her to apply the coffee test to all of her suitors. After many offers for her hand, Martina meets the mouse of her dreams. Cleverly written with liberal use of clever word play, Deedy writes an engaging romance. Set in old world Havana, this book takes us to a bygone era, which will be illuminating for students. Michael Austins’ illustrations are very engaging with his use of perspective, scale, and exotic patina. The book tape is delightfully read by the author. I would include this book in character education lessons, and fairy tale units.
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