Two best friends with a flair for adventure use their gardening and
art skills to catch a criminal during Día de los Muertos, in the first
book of the Lou Lou and Pea series!
Lou Lou Bombay and Peacock Pearl have been best friends since first
grade. Every Friday afternoon, they get together in Lou Lou's backyard
garden for their PSPP (Post-School Pre-Parents) tea party. They chat
about school, discuss Pea's latest fashions, and plot the weekend's
activities.
But all plans go out the window when a series of small crimes crop up
around El Corazón, their quaint and quirky neighborhood, right before
the Día de Los Muertos procession. First, Pea's cousin's quinceañera
dress is tragically ruined. Then Lou Lou's beloved camellia bush, Pinky,
suffers a serious blow. And that's just the beginning! When clues start
to appear in El Corazón's outdoor murals, the best friends join forces,
using Lou Lou's floral expertise and Pea's artistic genius to solve the
mysteries.
Accented by Lesley Vamos's spirited black-and-white illustrations, Jill
Diamond's debut is a delightful introduction to two very creative best
friends and their unforgettable adventures!
Backmatter includes a recipe, crafting activity, and glossary of Spanish
terms.
"Lou Lou and Pea are likable heroines and the cast of multicultural
characters and Latino-themed festivities broaden the accessibility. . .
. This is a pleasant, breezy friendship tale for middle grade readers
who also enjoy a light mystery." --School Library Journal