El Mundo, Septiembre Adentro (y Varias Formas de Evitarlo) = The World, from September on (and Various Ways to Avoid It)

Gr 6-8-When Andrea Giron's parents enroll her in Nuestra Senora de la Agonia (Our Lady of Agony) she is not at all pleased. At 12, she has no interest in becoming a proper young lady or in wearing the boring uniforms required of the students in the all-girls school. In this conservative new environment she is urged to suppress her sense of imagination, creativity, and curiosity. . When she dares to ask a question of her history teacher on her first day of school and locked in a padded cell as punishment, she begins to scratch at the surface of the secrets of her new school most particularly the MORTIS, who aim to keep their secrets undiscovered. Through her friendships with the mysterious Fabiana Fuente, the nerdy Valerie, and others, Andrea forms a resistance group to fight the evil MORTIS. This story emphasizes the importance of remaining true to oneself. With an excellent blend of fantasy, reality, and mystery, this imaginative and funny book will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Recommended for school libraries and bookstores. Celia C. Perez, Univ. of South Florida, Tampa