I really enjoyed going on this journey with Queso, it had that realism and how the rest of the characters were used in this storyline. I was engaged from start to finish and thought it was a beautifully done and made me cry a couple of times. It was so well written and I really was engaged from the first page. Ernesto Cisneros has a strong writing style and am excited for more from him.

This was a sweet, travel-back-in-time story about a boy wishing he knew his father better. And one night on a full moon, his wish is granted. Themes of grief, identity, family, Mexican-American culture, and the courage to believe in yourself are explored here. Nice little heart-warming plot twist at the end will put a smile on your face. Loved this book so much!

Queso, Just In Time by Ernesto Cisneros is a wonderful and profound middle grade novel. It is about losing someone you love and need in your life. It is about coping with and healing from that loss and how books and stories can help. It is about changing other peoples’ lives through small actions. It is about the importance of family and friendships. It is about surviving and thriving. It is about the wonder of small magic. Strongly recommended for everyone who needs a good story.

Very funny and sweet time travel story about a boy who is transported back in time to meet his dad in middle school. The nods to 80’s culture definitely brought me back, but the contrast between then and now resonated. There’s a nice little twist at the end that really warmed my heart.