Junior Library Guild Selection: Tia Isa Wants a Car (Hardcover)

from debnance

Tia Isa wants a car but she does not have enough money. Her niece finds many ways to make money and give it to her aunt. Together the two have enough to buy an old, big car, a car big enough to hold the entire family when they are all reunited again in the United States. "Tia Isa wants a car. She...

from Sullywriter

Charming, warm story about two sisters who work hard to save enough money to buy a used car that they can use to drive the family to the beach.

from ndange1

I like this book for a few reasons, but disliked it for a few. The big idea of this story is to show students how they can help their family, or friends. The little girl helps her Tia Isa to save money to buy a car. It shows that even children can make a difference in the world. It shows how hard...

from carolinetownsend

I did not really like this book. I do not believe that the plot was very realistic. Although it had a nice message, that children can help adults earn money, I do not believe that the girl could help her aunt buy a car from feeding cats and stacking oranges. I did like the writing in this book. E...