Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto, Ed Martinez

Too Many Tamales

Gary Soto, Ed Martinez with Ed Martinez (Illustrator)

32 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction childrens lighthearted medium-paced
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Christmas Eve started out so perfectly for Maria. Snow had fallen and the streets glittered. Maria's favorite cousins were coming over and she got to help make the tamales for Christmas dinner. It was almost too good to be true when her mother lef...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
lighthearted 75%
hopeful 41%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
relaxing 16%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | N/A: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.98

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