title: Angel de la Luna and the 5th Glorious Mystery
author:  M. Evelina Galang 
description: Gr 9 UpRecalling the turbulent era of the second Philippine People Power Revolution in 2001, Angel de la Luna is a poetic coming-of-age story about personal loss and the transformative power of political activism. Fifteen-year-old Angel's father was killed in a horrific accident, and with her mother consumed by grief, the teen copes by getting involved in community organizing efforts to depose President Joseph Estrada. Through her grandmother, Lola Ani, Angel also learns about the surviving Filipina "Comfort Women" who suffered atrocities during World War II. Meanwhile, Angel's mother decides to move to America for a better life, promising to send for her daughters. Unable to forgive what she perceives as maternal abandonment, Angel further immerses herself in consciousness-raising and activist work. When her mother eventually sends for her, the teen arrives in Chicago sullen and homesick; she struggles to reconnect with her mother and to bridge cultural differences. While compelling, the novel has some slight shortcomings-large chunks of Tagalog dialogue are interspersed throughout with limited context and no glossary to assist with interpretation. At times, the story feels bogged down by complex themes that potentially overwhelm when combined into one narrative. Yet, the tender generational bonds between Angel and Lola Ani, as well as the teen's staunch feminist awareness, pack an emotional punch and ring true. Galang artfully contrasts political instability in the Philippines with the personal upheaval in a teen's life in a way that will resonate with patient readers.Lalitha Nataraj, Escondido Public Library, CA
zlib_text: THE DOUBLE WITH ANGELS
  CELESTIAL MATES
  
  MIRANDA MARTIN
  
  CONTENTS
  1. Abby
  2. Meikal
  3. Abby
  4. Meikal
  5. Lukien
  6. Meikal
  7. Abby
  8. Abby
  9. Meikal
  10. Lukien
  11. Abby
  12. Meikal
  13. Abby
  14. Lukien
  15. Meikal
  16. Abby
  17. Lukien
  18. Meikal
  19. Abby
  20. Meikal
  21. Lukien
  22. Abby
  23. Epilogue
  Miranda Martin
  About the Author
  
  1 / ABBY
  I LOOK DOWN AT MY PHONE, TAP ON THE COMPLETELY TRANSPARENT SCREEN AND A SMALL HOLOGRAM
  of the time pops up. It’s 3:20pm, and as I expected, Jessie is late. This isn’t at all unusual. I love the
  girl, but she’s a scatterbrain.
  I already bought myself a tea and her favorite latte which is sitting on the table waiting. I hope it
  won’t go cold before she gets here.
  “Sorry! I’m here! I’m here!” Jessie’s familiar voice rings out across the cafe.
  I turn around. “You’re fine, right on time.” I hand her the latte, which she instantly sips.
  “Uh, judging by the fact that this isn’t piping hot, I’m guessing that’s not true.”
  “Well, it’s still warm, so you did better th