76 pages • 2 hours read
Guadalupe Garcia McCallSummer of the Mariposas
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Summer of the Mariposas, by Guadalupe Garcia McCall, follows five Mexican American sisters on an epic journey from Texas to Mexico to reunite with their family and rekindle sisterhood, solidarity, and self-love. Influenced by Mexican folklore and blending magical realism and fantasy, the story draws from Homer’s Odyssey as the sisters face various challenges and mythical beings along the way.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall is celebrated for its engaging blend of Latinx folklore and Odyssey-inspired adventure, appealing particularly to young adult readers. Praised for strong sisterhood themes and cultural richness, critiques include a somewhat predictable plot and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it is a heartwarming and culturally vibrant tale.
Who Should Read Summer of the Mariposas?
Readers who enjoy Summer of the Mariposas by Guadalupe Garcia McCall are typically preteens to young adults interested in magical realism and Latinx culture. Fans of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan and The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros will appreciate the blend of folklore, adventure, and family dynamics.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
840L