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funny
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
thenextgenlibrarian's review
4.0
The first in the ChupaCarter #MG series by @georgelopez @ryancalejo @santygutierrez_art
zbrarian's review
4.0
The first book in the ChupaCarter #MG series by @georgelopez @ryancalejo @santygutierrez_art
Loved this story about a boy and a ChupaCabra! They develop a true friendship based on honesty and love. Throughout their escapades they each learn what it means to be family and that people may leave but those who are true, will come back. Lots of humor and I loved the illustrations throughout. Can't wait to read the second one!
Twelve-year-old Jorge is lonely and resentful after being sent to live with his grandparents. His first day at his new school doesn’t go well after catching the attention of his belligerent principal and the school bullies, so Jorge might be a little desperate for a friend.
But the only kid who shares his interest in junk food and games turns out to be a young chupacabra—a legendary monster whose kind is known for being bloodthirsty livestock killers. The truth is, Carter is anything but savage—he's kind, a good listener, and has great taste in sneakers. Being friends with a mythical creature should be amazing, but when local cattle turn up dead and his principal suspects the truth, Jorge is torn. Should he trust that his friend is innocent and protect him from exposure, or reveal his dangerous existence and change the world forever?
Loved this story about a boy and a ChupaCabra! They develop a true friendship based on honesty and love. Throughout their escapades they each learn what it means to be family and that people may leave but those who are true, will come back. Lots of humor and I loved the illustrations throughout. Can't wait to read the second one!
Twelve-year-old Jorge is lonely and resentful after being sent to live with his grandparents. His first day at his new school doesn’t go well after catching the attention of his belligerent principal and the school bullies, so Jorge might be a little desperate for a friend.
But the only kid who shares his interest in junk food and games turns out to be a young chupacabra—a legendary monster whose kind is known for being bloodthirsty livestock killers. The truth is, Carter is anything but savage—he's kind, a good listener, and has great taste in sneakers. Being friends with a mythical creature should be amazing, but when local cattle turn up dead and his principal suspects the truth, Jorge is torn. Should he trust that his friend is innocent and protect him from exposure, or reveal his dangerous existence and change the world forever?
z_brarian's review
4.0
The first book in the ChupaCarter #MG series by @georgelopez @ryancalejo @santygutierrez_art
Loved this story about a boy and a ChupaCabra! They develop a true friendship based on honesty and love. Throughout their escapades they each learn what it means to be family and that people may leave but those who are true, will come back. Lots of humor and I loved the illustrations throughout. Can't wait to read the second one!
Twelve-year-old Jorge is lonely and resentful after being sent to live with his grandparents. His first day at his new school doesn’t go well after catching the attention of his belligerent principal and the school bullies, so Jorge might be a little desperate for a friend.
But the only kid who shares his interest in junk food and games turns out to be a young chupacabra—a legendary monster whose kind is known for being bloodthirsty livestock killers. The truth is, Carter is anything but savage—he's kind, a good listener, and has great taste in sneakers. Being friends with a mythical creature should be amazing, but when local cattle turn up dead and his principal suspects the truth, Jorge is torn. Should he trust that his friend is innocent and protect him from exposure, or reveal his dangerous existence and change the world forever?
Loved this story about a boy and a ChupaCabra! They develop a true friendship based on honesty and love. Throughout their escapades they each learn what it means to be family and that people may leave but those who are true, will come back. Lots of humor and I loved the illustrations throughout. Can't wait to read the second one!
Twelve-year-old Jorge is lonely and resentful after being sent to live with his grandparents. His first day at his new school doesn’t go well after catching the attention of his belligerent principal and the school bullies, so Jorge might be a little desperate for a friend.
But the only kid who shares his interest in junk food and games turns out to be a young chupacabra—a legendary monster whose kind is known for being bloodthirsty livestock killers. The truth is, Carter is anything but savage—he's kind, a good listener, and has great taste in sneakers. Being friends with a mythical creature should be amazing, but when local cattle turn up dead and his principal suspects the truth, Jorge is torn. Should he trust that his friend is innocent and protect him from exposure, or reveal his dangerous existence and change the world forever?
thenextgenlib's review
4.0
The first in the ChupaCarter #MG series by @georgelopez @ryancalejo @santygutierrez_art
shelovestoread2's review
4.0
In this fun middle grade story you meet Jorge who is sent to Mexico to live with his grandparents until things with his mom get better. Jorge hates being at new school, new town, stuck at his grandparents house without all his friends from back home.
One night Jorge meets a chupacabra, throughout the story you learn that the chupacabra (Carter) is trying to find his way back to his family. Jorge and Carter build a cool friendship. They bonded really well – even despite their differences.
I actually really enjoyed this fun fast paced read. I enjoy the art work as well. I also like that this story gives a nice message for kids who read this. I would like for my son to read this one day. I think parents and teachers would really enjoy their kids reading this.
Rating 4 ⭐
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jaime_of_gryffindor's review
4.0
Fans of middle grade fantasies need to check out this book! There were so many important topics covered in this book that were done in such a fantastic way! You can really tell that the author was speaking from his own experience when telling this story and it really paid off. I think middle graders, especially boys will appreciate the relatability of this fun fantasy.