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alexibarra 's review for:
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
by Pablo Cartaya
Cute coming-of-age story about a kid of Cuban heritage trying to preserve his abuela's neighborhoodly restaurant from the clutches of the evil real estate developer.
I listened to this audiobook --read by the author who, along with Elizabeth Acevedo, is now one of my favorite author/narrators-- right after watching Pixar's Turning Red, it made me appreciate the aspects that kids face venturing into teenagehood, this time from the male perspective. And if I may continue with the movie references, the whole Zamoras living in the same building gives a very Encanto-like vibe.
I am particularly fond of the inclusión of José Martí's poetry, especially how approachable they make it in such a way that will not turn kids off.
I listened to this audiobook --read by the author who, along with Elizabeth Acevedo, is now one of my favorite author/narrators-- right after watching Pixar's Turning Red, it made me appreciate the aspects that kids face venturing into teenagehood, this time from the male perspective. And if I may continue with the movie references, the whole Zamoras living in the same building gives a very Encanto-like vibe.
I am particularly fond of the inclusión of José Martí's poetry, especially how approachable they make it in such a way that will not turn kids off.