num_pages: 96
description: Fans of Judy Moody and Clarice Bean will love Juana the spunky young Colombian girl who stars in this playful abundantly illustrated new series.Juana loves many things  drawing eating Brussels sprouts living in Bogot Colombia and especially her dog Lucas the best amigo ever. She does not love wearing her itchy school uniform solving math problems or going to dance class. And she especially does not love learning the English. Why is it so important to learn a language that makes so little sense? But when Juanas abuelos tell her about a special trip they are planningone that Juana will need to speak English to go onJuana begins to wonder whether learning the English might be a good use of her time after all. Hilarious energetic and utterly relatable Juana will win over los corazones  the hearts  of readers everywhere in her first adventure presented by namesake Juana Medina.
language: English
title: Juana & Lucas
publisher: Candlewick Press