As a Latina librarian who was born and raised in the Southwest, I really resonated with Five Days at the Hotel Adams. This novel is a compelling read for school-aged children that takes an honest look at living in Arizona as a young woman during the early twentieth century. The book is rich with cultural authenticity and teeming with suspense, and Alcaraz has a knack not only for storytelling but for empowering future generations. * Katherine Silva, librarian, Chandler, AZ * Five Days at the Hotel Adams is a heartwarming, twist-filled mystery that shines with courage, curiosity, and the power of unlikely friendship. Ruth and Luisa's bond despite their differences is inspiring, and the story opens a fascinating window into a moment in American history I'd never encountered before. A delightful, meaningful adventure for young readers. * Stephanie Morrill, author of the Piper Sail Mysteries * A wonderfully engaging school-aged historical fiction novel, ideal for any public library collection. Five Days at the Hotel Adams is the perfect mix of friendship, mystery, and fun. As a native Arizonan, not only was I tickled with the adventures of Ru and amp; Lu, but also extremely impressed with author Hailey Alcraraz's historical accuracy and authenticity. A must-read for any classroom, a story that not only empowers the reader, but proves that the more things change, the more they stay the same. * Christopher McGinley, librarian, Chandler, AZ * Curiosity and a refusal to be limited by society's stifling expectations unites two spunky girls in this fast-paced mystery brimming with authentic Arizona history. * Jessica Vitalis, award-winning author of Coyote Queen and Unsinkable Cayenne * Fueled by a corazonada (a nagging sense) and an overheard hint of an arson plot, tween sleuths team up to unravel clues and smoke out a suspect before the hotel ignites. Set in 1910 Phoenix, this blazingly fast-paced middle-grade historical mystery examines who gets seen and whose voices count. Once again, Hailey Alcaraz centers the perspectives of those history too often overlooks. * Julie Majercak, multilingual learners educator * Hailey Alcaraz has written a page-turner that makes you want to guess the mystery until the very end. A very fun read for historical fiction lovers! * Mitch Berman, Librarian, Phoenix, AZ * Hailey Alcaraz's middle-grade debut is an engrossing mystery that showcases cultures and history in Arizona that are often overlooked. This must-read story of friendship inspires tenacity and spunk against the backdrop of a tumultuous and pivotal time in Arizona's history. * Laura Sharp, owner of Literally, a Bookshop, Gilbert, AZ * Unputdownable! Historical yet urgent in its storytelling. We follow two bold girls as they sleuth out a mystery and, in the process, uncover truths about injustice, friendship, and family that are as relevant today as they were then. * Maria Marianayagam, award-winning author of No Purchase Necessary * When two bright and curious girls in 1910 Phoenix form an unlikely friendship to solve a mystery, readers discover a story that sparkles with sleuthing, laughter and plenty of heart as Ruth and Luisa learn to trust themselves, each other and the unique gifts they each have to offer to the world. * Maureen McQuerry, author of Between Before and After *
