{"id":35326,"date":"2024-12-09T08:46:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T08:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsclub.org\/homepage\/welcome-to-washington-fina-mendoza-a-fina-mendoza-mystery-the-fina-mendoza-mysteries\/"},"modified":"2024-12-09T08:46:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T08:46:21","slug":"welcome-to-washington-fina-mendoza-a-fina-mendoza-mystery-the-fina-mendoza-mysteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentsclub.org\/homepage\/welcome-to-washington-fina-mendoza-a-fina-mendoza-mystery-the-fina-mendoza-mysteries\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza: A Fina Mendoza Mystery (The Fina Mendoza Mysteries)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\nPrice: <span style=\"color:#b12704\">$12.69<\/span><br \/><i><small>(as of Dec 09, 2024 08:46:21 UTC &#8211; <span class=\"wp_automatic_amazon_disclaimer\" title=\"Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\">Details<\/span>)<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/1735976725?tag=musadiqhus0f2-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valvepress.s3.amazonaws.com\/imgs\/buy_now.png\"><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>A lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina heroine. \u2013 Kirkus Reviews<\/p>\n<p>Beware the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill!<\/p>\n<p>Legends say if you see the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill, you&#8217;re cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it. And the last thing her family needs right now is a jinx!<\/p>\n<p>Fina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mom to live with Papa, a congressman from California. But then she comes face-to-whiskers with a mysterious cat in the Capitol Crypt. Is it the Demon Cat?<\/p>\n<p>Disasters follow! Jars of spaghetti sauce explode. Fina&#8217;s beloved grandmother Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina&#8217;s only friend in Washington, a big orange dog named Senator Something, becomes the next target.<\/p>\n<p>The only way for Fina to save her family from future &#8220;cat&#8221;astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.<\/p>\n<p>This Readers&#8217; Favorite Award-winning novel is more than a mystery story!<\/p>\n<p>Fina takes us backstage at the U.S. Capitol to see firsthand how government works with an emphasis on Congress and the Legislative Branch. The Fina Mendoza Mysteries provide an introduction to civics for elementary age children.<\/p>\n<p>The West Wing meets Nancy Drew&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>For fans of Nancy Drew Mysteries, Boxcar Children, Encyclopedia Brown, and Hardy Boys!<\/p>\n<p>THE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES:<br \/> Book 1 \u2013 Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza<br \/> Book 2 \u2013 State of the Union<br \/> Book 3 \u2013 Snake in the Grass (coming soon)<\/p>\n<p>ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH:<br \/> Book 1 \u2013 Bienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza<br \/> Book 2 \u2013 Estado de la Uni\u00f3n<br \/> Book 3 \u2013 Serpiente en la Hierba (muy pronto)<\/p>\n<p>ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:<br \/> \u2013 Perfect for classroom or homeschooling settings<br \/> \u2013 Free podcast based on the books and current events: The Fina Mendoza Mysteries<br \/> \u2013 32-page Teacher&#8217;s Guide including language arts, math, and social studies lessons<\/p>\n<p> Publisher                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 Chesapeake Press; Second edition (December 2, 2020) <br \/> Language                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 English <br \/> Paperback                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 207 pages <br \/> ISBN-10                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 1735976725 <br \/> ISBN-13                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 978-1735976723 <br \/> Reading age                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 7 &#8211; 12 years <br \/> Lexile measure                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 680L <br \/> Grade level                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 2 &#8211; 7 <br \/> Item Weight                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 8.8 ounces <br \/> Dimensions                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 5.5 x 0.52 x 8.5 inches <\/p>\n<div id=\"product-summary\" data-hook=\"cr-insights-widget-summary\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none\">\n<div class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-\">\n<h3 data-hook=\"cr-insights-heading-label\" class=\"a-size-base-plus a-color-base a-text-bold\">Customers say<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"a-spacing-small\"><span>Customers find the book very engaging, fun, and informative. 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