Dominguita discovers that someone is trying to ruin a friend’s quinceañera. With inspiration from The Three Musketeers, she works with her friends and family to solve the mystery and save the special day.
Discuss the Book
Becoming a Musketeer. Chapters 1–4
Important Moment: Dom finds out that a boy stole the check that she had delivered to the butcher to order food for Leni’s party.
Ask and Share: How do you think Dom feels when she finds out that the boy tricked her? Do you think she will be able to solve the problem before Leni’s party?
Righting a Wrong. Chapters 5–7
Important Moment: Dom and her friends go to the butcher to find Dom’s receipt.
Ask and Share: Have you ever stood up for what you knew to be right the way that Dom does? How did you feel?
Outsmarting the Dastardly Plans. Chapters 8–10
Important Moment: Dom and her friends discover that Vinnie is trying to ruin the cake, flowers, and food for the quinceañera.
Ask and Share: Do you think it’s okay for Dom to tell made-up stories to Vinnie and his friends in order to stop them from ruining the party? Why or why not?
Saving the Day! Chapters 11–13
Important Moment: Dom and her friends create a plan to trick Vinnie, based on part of the book The Three Musketeers.
Ask and Share: Have you ever had a great idea inspired by a book or a movie? What did you do?