Ana María lives in a tiny Washington Heights apartment with her parents and three sisters—and Mami is expecting another baby! Ana María just wants to practice piano and get into private school, but her family keeps getting in her way.
Title alpha Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle
Category Middle Grade Fiction Plus
Pages Count 304
Genre Fiction
Topics Family life. Washington Heights, New York City. Dominican Americans. Musical ability. Scholarships. Sisters. Piano and pianists. Latino and Hispanic. The Dominican Republic.
SRC Level 3.700000
SRC Points 14.000000
Lexile 640L
Trim Size 6" x 9"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-10-01
JLG Release Date Jan 2019
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 7
Reading level Elementary, Middle
Format Print
Middle Grade Fiction Plus (Grades 5-7)
Middle Grade Fiction Plus
Middle Grade Fiction Plus (Grades 5-7)
For Grades 5-7
This collection features fiction titles selected for upper elementary and early middle school readers who are ready for engaging, well-crafted stories that reflect their everyday lives and interests. Selections span contemporary and realistic fiction, as well as approachable genre titles, offering accessible narratives with emotional depth, humor, and heart—designed to encourage independent reading and sustained engagement.