{"product_id":"home-of-the-brave-a-fina-mendoza-mystery-the-fina-mendoza-mysteries","title":"Home of the Brave: A Fina Mendoza Mystery (The Fina Mendoza Mysteries)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBreak-ins, vandalism, fires ― everyone blames a homeless man they call the Bear. Everyone except 11-year-old detective Fina Mendoza. Solving this mystery will take bravery she didn't know she had.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFina and her sister Gabby are back in Los Angeles for the summer. While their congressman father campaigns for reelection, they reunite with their large, close-knit Mexican American family to share the food and traditions that make the city feel like home. But when Fina reconnects with her best friend, she discovers something rotten in her old neighborhood. Amid the new megamansions and an explosion of electric cars, she sees a battered old RV and a scary-looking man neighbors call \"The Bear.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brush fire ignites during July 4th fireworks and fear and suspicion sweep through the community. Neighbors are quick to point fingers at The Bear, but the curious detective taps her inside-the-Beltway experience to uncover a deeper mystery involving strange paintings, a military veteran, and urban wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her own aunts and grandmother pressuring City Hall to take action, time is running out for the homeless man. Fina looks for the facts and suspects the real troublemaker might have paws and claws. She investigates with courage and compassion, standing up for a vulnerable veteran in a gentrifying neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heartwarming whodunit explores family, belonging, and the power of one brave girl to challenge stereotypes and find a \"home\" for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A SWEET STORY ROOTED IN RELEVANT SOCIAL ISSUES.\" ―Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe West Wing meets Nancy Drew ― this time, at City Hall.\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for social studies units on local government as America turns 250.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available in Spanish in January, 2027! Look for: Hogar de los Valientes by Kitty Felde, translated by Jorge Flores González.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* * * * * *\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduce civics to your students with \"The Fina Mendoza Mysteries\" series!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild reading skills while teaching integrated lessons:\u003cbr\u003e– ELA, social studies, and history designed for grades 3-5 Common Core Standards\u003cbr\u003e– NCSS curriculum standards, C3 Social Studies Readiness\u003cbr\u003e– California Public Schools' History-Social Science content standards\u003cbr\u003e– Designed for elementary school teachers, librarians, parents, homeschoolers, scout leaders, and other community educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelp address students' diverse learning needs:\u003cbr\u003e– FREE downloadable Teachers Guide\u003cbr\u003e– Dramatic podcast based on the books and current events\u003cbr\u003e– Facts Behind the Fiction newsletter\/blog with ongoing historical and civics context for the series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* * * * * *\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES:\u003cbr\u003eBook 1 – Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza\u003cbr\u003eBook 2 – State of the Union: A Fina Mendoza Mystery\u003cbr\u003eBook 3 – Snake in the Grass\u003cbr\u003eBook 4 – Home of the Brave\u003cbr\u003eBook 5 – Let Kids Vote!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNovella – Losing is Democratic: How to Talk to Kids About January 6th\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePodcast – The Fina Mendoza Mysteries\u003cbr\u003eNewsletter \u0026amp; Blog – Facts Behind the Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH:\u003cbr\u003eLibro 1 – Bienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza\u003cbr\u003eLibro 2 – Estado de la Unión\u003cbr\u003eLibro 3 – Serpiente en el Césped\u003cbr\u003eLibro 4 – Hogar de los Valientes\u003cbr\u003eLibro 5 – ¡Dejen a los Niños Votar!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* * * * * *\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of:\u003cbr\u003eThe Secret Lake\u003cbr\u003eGreenglass House\u003cbr\u003eThe Mysterious Benedict Society\u003cbr\u003eNational Park Mystery Series\u003cbr\u003eWhite House Clubhouse Series\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitty Felde","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":50053809799445,"sku":"9798999286413","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/9677\/9797\/files\/9798999286413.jpg?v=1784920496","url":"https:\/\/jayshousebooks.com\/products\/home-of-the-brave-a-fina-mendoza-mystery-the-fina-mendoza-mysteries","provider":"Jay's House Bookshop \u0026 Bakery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}