- In thirteen stories full of wit and energy, Gary Soto illuminates
the ordinary lives of young people. Meet Angel, who would rather fork
over twenty bucks than have photos of his naked body plastered all over
school; Philip, who discovers he has a "mechanical mind," whatever that
means; Estela, known as Stinger, who rules José's heart and the racquetball court; and many other kids, all of them with problems as big as only a preteen can make them.
- Review:
"Another first-rate collection from a perceptive and sensitive chronicler of ordinary life."--The Horn Book (starred review)
"As always, Soto shows that the concerns and triumphs of Latino children are no different from anyone's, and . . . their misadventures are treated with a light touch."--Kirkus Reviews
"The stories show the humor of growing up as well as the anguish."--Booklist - Grade level: 3-7
- Reading age: 8 - 12 years
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