But everything changes when she meets a talking frog by a pond. The frog is Drew Rodanthe, her teen idol, cursed by a classmate's dark magic. Only "true magic" can break the spell-and Maya's honest, powerful burps might be exactly what's needed.

With help from her loving Filipino family, her music teacher's wisdom, and her brave little cousins, Maya discovers that being herself-loud, messy, and unapologetically real-is the truest magic of all.

Perfect for ages 6-10 as a read-aloud or independent reading adventure!

A heartwarming tale about self-acceptance, family, and the courage to let your true voice be heard.