A review by yapha
How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay by Julia Alvarez

4.0

Miguel is not happy about moving to Vermont with his mom and his sister after his parents divorce. He misses New York City (where his family doesn't stand out),his father, and his friends. Everything starts to change when Tia Lola arrives from the Dominican Republic to help his mother out. At first Miguel is embarrassed -- Tia Lola doesn't speak English and stands out in her brightly colored clothing and exuberant ways. As Miguel slowly warms up to her, he sees the whole town start to open up to their family thanks to Tia Lola's outgoing and friendly ways. Highly recommended for grades 2 & up.