You can tell that this is realistic fiction because
What does Marisol think that her hair looks like?
Marisol's brother thinks that her pants clash with her shirt. What does clash mean?
What does Marisol like to eat?
Why doesn't Ms. Apple like the way that Marisol signs her name?
Why doesn't Marisol like her peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
Marisol is bilingual. What does that mean?
How can you tell that Ms. Apple's note cheers up Marisol?
Where did the family go to get a puppy?
What did the puppy do when Marisol walked near him?
Why does Marisol think that the puppy will be a good match for her?