Maximilian & the Bingo Rematch (Max’s Lucha Libre Adventures #2) / Maximilian & la revancha de la lotería

A Bilingual Lucha Libre Thriller / Una novela bilingüe de suspenso y lucha libre
By Xavier Garza
Paperback: $18.95

Maximilian & the Bingo Rematch is the second book in Xavier Garza’s award-winning series Max’s Lucha Libre Adventures. Maximilian’s old aunts battle for the Queen Bingo trophy while his sweetheart and the new girl war for Max’s heart.

Maximilian & la revancha de la lotería es el segundo libro de la galardonada serie Max’s Lucha Libre Adventures por Xavier Garza. Las tías viejitas de Maximilian pelean por el trofeo de Reina de la Lotería mientras su novia y la chica nueva luchan por el corazón de Max.

Description

Suddenly everybody in Max’s life seems to be fighting: a couple of cranky tías who, like lucha libre rudos, will stop at nothing to triumph in the church’s lotería game; his masked uncles going for the tag-team title of the world; and a green-eyed vixen named Paloma who challenges his love for Cecilia. Will good triumph over evil? Max sure hopes so!

De repente, parece que todos alrededor de Max se están peleando: un par de tías malhumoradas que, como los rudos de la lucha libre, no se detendrán ante nada para triunfar en el juego de la lotería de la iglesia; sus tíos enmascarados que van por el título mundial en parejas; y una muchacha bonita de ojos verdes llamada Paloma que desafía su amor por Cecilia. ¿Triunfará el bien sobre el mal? ¡Max sí que lo espera!

About the Creators

Xavier Garza

Xavier Garza is a prolific author, artist, and storyteller whose work is a lively documentation of the dreams, superstitions, and heroes in the bigger-than-life world of South Texas. Garza has exhibited his art and performed his stories in venues throughout Texas, Arizona, and Washington state. He is also celebrated for his bilingual lucha libre picture books and chapter books, including the award-winning, four-book Max's Lucha Libre Adventures series. Garza lives with his family in San Antonio, Texas.

Reviews

  • "Short chapters and the bilingual format (English text is on the left with Spanish translation on facing pages) make this book a quick read, great for reluctant readers. . . Readers who enjoyed the first title will be pleased to continue reading about Max and his family."

    - Kirkus Reviews
  • "Max's transition into sixth grade drives this adventure and coming-of-age novel's narrative arc, framing a plot that focuses on relationships that a range of readers will connect with: family, friends, and first love, among others. Garza employs plenty of humor and a first-person voice that rings true to Maximilian's character. . . With its bilingual text and universally relatable treatment of Latino culture, it's an outstanding choice."

    - School Library Journal

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781935955467
  • Price $18.95
  • Publication Date Nov 12, 2013
  • Trim Size 9 × 6 in
  • Weight 0.75 lbs
  • Page Count 224
  • Interests

  • Imprint Cinco Puntos Press
  • Audience Middle Grade
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Family / Multigenerational
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Sports & Recreation / Wrestling
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Boys & Men
  • Themes Bilingual, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Conflict resolution, Cultural Diversity, Diversity, Families, Fiction, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Middle Grade, Overcoming Obstacles, Realistic Fiction, Spanish
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 8 - 13
  • Grade Range Grades 3 - 7
  • Guided Reading U
  • Spanish Guided Reading U
  • ATOS Book Level 3.9
  • DRA 44
  • Interest Level Grades 3 - 7
  • Lexile Level 640
  • Reading Level Grades 5 - 6
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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