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Shaking Up the House

By Yamile Saied Méndez
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Shaking Up the House by Yamile Saied Méndez is a delightful story about two girls, who happen to be the daughters of the outgoing and incoming presidents, forming an unexpected friendship in the White House. As they navigate their unique lives in this historic home, the girls engage in a series of mischiefs, ultimately learning important lessons about family, responsibility, and growing up. The plot is filled with humour, heart, and insights into the dynamics of living in such a high-profile residence.
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This delightful children's book offers a fun and adventurous story set in the heart of the White House, focusing on two sets of first daughters who get up to a series of mischievous yet heartwarming antics. You might enjoy it if you appreciate stories filled with friendship, laughter, and the importance of family, set against a unique and historical backdrop.

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A friendly prank war at the White House spirals out of control in this hilarious and heartfelt middle grade novel written by acclaimed author Yamile Saied Méndez, perfect for fans of President of the Whole Fifth Grade and Merci Suárez Changes Gears.

Ingrid and Winnie López have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for eight years, but their friends Skylar and Zora Williams—the new first daughters—are about to move into the White House with their mum, the president-elect. What the Williamses don’t know is that incoming presidents’ families are often pranked by the folks they’re replacing, and Ingrid and Winnie take that tradition very seriously.

But when the four girls get wrapped up in an ever-escalating exchange of practical jokes and things spiral out of control, can they avoid an international incident? Or will their battle go down in American history and ruin their friendship forever?

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Shaking Up the House by Yamile Saied Méndez is praised for its delightful silliness and entertaining take on White House life, showcasing that anyone can have fun there. It's described as an engaging reimagining of First Daughter adventures, filled with laughter, pranks, and misadventures that highlight the power of friendships that have rocky beginnings. The book offers a joyous and optimistic narrative, using multiple viewpoints to weave a relevant tale of tradition and friendship, making it a heartwarming read in challenging times.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062970732

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Yamile (pronounced sha-MEE-lay) Saied Mendez was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina to a family with roots from all over the world. She now lives in a small mountain town in the United States with her Puerto Rican husband, five multi-cultural kids, two bilingual dogs, and a herd of deer that love to eat her flowers. She's a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Visit her at yamilesmendez.com.

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