Review by Booklist Review
In Brandt's story about helping a friend in need, Sofía must decide whether she should keep her friend Maddi's secret. When Sofía goes to Maddi's house after playing together, she learns that, aside from a carton of milk, Maddi doesn't have any food in her fridge. After failed attempts at sneaking Maddi some food, Sofía tells her mother about the situation and they buy groceries for Maddi's family. Brandt approaches the issues of poverty and hunger with sensitivity and compassion. Vogel's illustrations are fun and full of feeling, and young readers will clearly see Sofía's thought and emotional process as she tries to help her friend. Kids will readily relate to the girls' friendship, and Mlawer's Spanish translation makes this important story (Maddi's Fridge, 2014) available to a larger audience.--Sonia Alejandra Rodríguez Copyright 2018 Booklist
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