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A review by laflormorada
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina
5.0
Piddy Sanchez is a good student. She actually likes school and wants to one day become a veterinarian. The only problem is when you live in a poor neighborhood in NY, it's hard to make a dream like that into reality. Especially after your mom takes you out of your old apt and school, where you actually had a life and friends, to move into a run-down house a few blocks away. This means a new school where people like Yaqui Delgado run things. Yaqui, the girl that hates her for no other reason than her "swishy butt".
Things couldn't be worse for Piddy. Her best friend moves away, she's a nobody in school, and Yaqui and her gang are out for blood. As she lives each day in greater fear, her grades and dreams slowly slip away. Who is the real Piddy? - The happy girl who was making something of herself or the girl who skips school and couldn't care less? It seems that only time will tell.
This is a great book. The writing is authentic and the way the bullying plays out is pretty realistic. The fact that Piddy's behavior (and life trajectory) changes so abruptly is completely believable considering her environment. Teens will definitely be able to relate to Piddy and her struggles, while adults can gain some useful tips on how to handle similar situations. The hopeful ending is empowering.
Things couldn't be worse for Piddy. Her best friend moves away, she's a nobody in school, and Yaqui and her gang are out for blood. As she lives each day in greater fear, her grades and dreams slowly slip away. Who is the real Piddy? - The happy girl who was making something of herself or the girl who skips school and couldn't care less? It seems that only time will tell.
This is a great book. The writing is authentic and the way the bullying plays out is pretty realistic. The fact that Piddy's behavior (and life trajectory) changes so abruptly is completely believable considering her environment. Teens will definitely be able to relate to Piddy and her struggles, while adults can gain some useful tips on how to handle similar situations. The hopeful ending is empowering.