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Title	:	Becoming Naomi León
Author	:	Pam Muñoz Ryan
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 246 pages
Published	:	October 1st 2005 by Scholastic Paperbacks (first published September 1st 2004)
Categories	:	Realistic Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Fiction. Young Adult. Cultural. Family

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Apparently, I have a new favorite author: Pam Munoz Ryan. You guys know how much I enjoyed--no, ADORED--"Echo" a month or so ago? Well, "Becoming Naomi Leon" is every bit as good. And I am one happy reader right now. *blissful sigh* This book is fantastic, the way it gives a window into a young child's mind and lets you truly SEE everything as it appears to her perspective. You feel like you're ten years old again when you're reading it, honestly. Everything that scares Naomi, scares you; and everything that makes her happy, makes you happy too. It's such a beautiful story, too, because it's all about a child (Naomi) who suffers from anxiety and confidence issues due to her AWFUL mother's neglectful/abusive treatment of her, and how she eventually finds the strength to overcome those fears and speak up for herself, loud and clear. (view spoiler)[At the very end, in the courtroom scene, where Naomi stands up in front of everyone and basically tells her mother she's had enough, I was internally screaming "YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!" Loved that part so much. Take THAT, Skyla!! (hide spoiler)] She's one brave little girl, is Naomi Leon--"a mouse with a lioness' voice." I want to be like her :-) Also, can I just say I love Santiago? Like, SO MUCH???? Because I do.

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Original Title:	Becoming Naomi León
ISBN:	0439269970 (ISBN13: 9780439269971)
Edition Language:	English
Literary Awards:	Schneider Family Book Award for Middle School Book (2005), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (2006), California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Middle School/Junior High (2007), Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award (2005), Pura Belpré Award Nominee for Narrative (2006) Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2007)

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"Becoming Naomi Leon" is about a young girl named Naomi who lived a pretty normal life until her mother comes and Naomi finds herself on a journey to try to keep her family together . The author of this fictional story is Pam Munoz Ryan. This book is is full of adventure and always keeps you on your toes. The theme of this story is to never give and keep trying.This book is told in 3rd person and the genre is realistic fiction.I like "Becoming Naomi Leon" because it's very adventurous and fun.

Half-Mexican Noami Leon and her younger brother Owen live with their Gram in a trailer in Lemon Tree, California. Although Naomi has difficulty speaking up, she leads a reasonable happy life, carving soap sculptures and comforted by the only family she knows. When her mother reappears after seven years of being away, Naomi is forced to find herself and deal with the many questions she has about her heritage and past. In a quest to stay with her brother and Gram, Naomi travels to Mexico to find

Naomi and her younger brother, Owen, live with their Gram, who is raising them in a small trailer in Lemon Tree, California. The children face many hurdles throughout their young lives, leaving Naomi shy and unsure of herself, while Owen remains positive and happy, despite his physical disabilities. Naomi takes to soap carving as a hobby and a way of expressing herself. Unexpectedly, their mom re-enters their lives, along with a new boyfriend and his younger daughter. At first, Naomi and Owen

Pam Munoz Ryan is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I had read Esperanza Rising at the beginning of this year, and how fitting that at the end of this year, I read Becoming Naomi Leon! What I liked about Ryans books is that its unlike the regular fluff YA you get to read about. Most YA is rooted in the US. Most YA features a dark, brooding boy or girl. Most YA then explores the dark, brooding boy or girls sexuality before they all fall in love with each other. I know there are gems to

Apparently, I have a new favorite author: Pam Munoz Ryan. You guys know how much I enjoyed--no, ADORED--"Echo" a month or so ago? Well, "Becoming Naomi Leon" is every bit as good. And I am one happy reader right now. *blissful sigh* This book is fantastic, the way it gives a window into a young child's mind and lets you truly SEE everything as it appears to her perspective. You feel like you're ten years old again when you're reading it, honestly. Everything that scares Naomi, scares you; and

SummaryIts not easy growing up with the name Naomi Soledad Leon Outlaw, but she doesnt let the kids teasing her get the best of her. Naomi is a shy girl who kids at her school refer to her as nobody special. Naomi lives with her great-grandmother who she calls gram and her younger brother Owen in Avacado Acres. Not only does Naomi have a hard time with other kids picking on her, but her brother has it even worse because he has a health condition which makes his face look abnormal. Naomi thinks

Pura Belpre Honor Book 2006This book tells the story of Naomi Soledad Leon Outlaw and her brother Owen. They live with their great-grandmother, who they call Gram. Naomi has trouble speaking up is school and is teased because of her last name, and Owen has some kind of disability, that is not identified, but it seems to be a physical one because he is said to be very smart and can beat everyone at checkers with very few moves. They are basically happy with their lives until their mother shows up