What do Gaby Lopez, Michael Robles, and Cynthia Rodriguez have in common? These three kids join other teens and tweens in Gary Soto's new short story collection, in which the hard-knock facts of growing up are captured with humor and poignance.
Filled with annoying siblings, difficult parents, and first loves, these stories are a masterful reminder of why adolescence is one of the most frustrating and fascinating times of life.
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Gary Soto's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at garysoto.com.
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. What do Gaby Lopez, Michael Robles, and Cynthia Rodriguez have in common? These three kids join other teens and tweens in Gary Soto's new short story collection, in which the hard-knock facts of growing up are captured with humor and poignance. Filled with annoying siblings, difficult parents, and first loves, these stories are a masterful reminder of why adolescence is one of the most frustrating and fascinating times of life. These ten slice-of-life stories capture the moments that make us who we are: Family Life: From dealing with a cheapskate uncle and getting a D in English to deciding which parent to live with after a divorce. Mexican American Characters: Authentic and heartfelt portrayals of kids navigating their culture, family, and friendships in everyday American life. First Love: A girl wonders if she should loan her crush money for his class ring, even if it means giving up her own dreams. Finding Your Identity: What happens when a new girl with your exact same name shows up at school? Or when you realize beauty can be found in a puddle in your own backyard? N° de réf. du vendeur 00095742676
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. What do Gaby Lopez, Michael Robles, and Cynthia Rodriguez have in common? These three kids join other teens and tweens in Gary Soto's new short story collection, in which the hard-knock facts of growing up are captured with humor and poignance. Filled with annoying siblings, difficult parents, and first loves, these stories are a masterful reminder of why adolescence is one of the most frustrating and fascinating times of life. These ten slice-of-life stories capture the moments that make us who we are: Family Life: From dealing with a cheapskate uncle and getting a D in English to deciding which parent to live with after a divorce. Mexican American Characters: Authentic and heartfelt portrayals of kids navigating their culture, family, and friendships in everyday American life. First Love: A girl wonders if she should loan her crush money for his class ring, even if it means giving up her own dreams. Finding Your Identity: What happens when a new girl with your exact same name shows up at school? Or when you realize beauty can be found in a puddle in your own backyard? N° de réf. du vendeur 00105435397
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. What do Gaby Lopez, Michael Robles, and Cynthia Rodriguez have in common? These three kids join other teens and tweens in Gary Soto's new short story collection, in which the hard-knock facts of growing up are captured with humor and poignance. Filled with annoying siblings, difficult parents, and first loves, these stories are a masterful reminder of why adolescence is one of the most frustrating and fascinating times of life. These ten slice-of-life stories capture the moments that make us who we are: Family Life: From dealing with a cheapskate uncle and getting a D in English to deciding which parent to live with after a divorce. Mexican American Characters: Authentic and heartfelt portrayals of kids navigating their culture, family, and friendships in everyday American life. First Love: A girl wonders if she should loan her crush money for his class ring, even if it means giving up her own dreams. Finding Your Identity: What happens when a new girl with your exact same name shows up at school? Or when you realize beauty can be found in a puddle in your own backyard? N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0547577346VG
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. What do Gaby Lopez, Michael Robles, and Cynthia Rodriguez have in common? These three kids join other teens and tweens in Gary Soto's new short story collection, in which the hard-knock facts of growing up are captured with humor and poignance. Filled with annoying siblings, difficult parents, and first loves, these stories are a masterful reminder of why adolescence is one of the most frustrating and fascinating times of life. These ten slice-of-life stories capture the moments that make us who we are: Family Life: From dealing with a cheapskate uncle and getting a D in English to deciding which parent to live with after a divorce. Mexican American Characters: Authentic and heartfelt portrayals of kids navigating their culture, family, and friendships in everyday American life. First Love: A girl wonders if she should loan her crush money for his class ring, even if it means giving up her own dreams. Finding Your Identity: What happens when a new girl with your exact same name shows up at school? Or when you realize beauty can be found in a puddle in your own backyard? N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0547577346G
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