Mexikid: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)

By Pedro Martín

Book Overview

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER - An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico

"One of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it."--Victoria Jamieson, creator of the National Book Award finalist When Stars Are Scattered

WINNER OF THE PURA BELPR AUTHOR AWARD AND ILLUSTRATOR AWARD - ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library

Pedro Mart n has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito--his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution But that doesn't mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache. Along the way, Pedro finally connects with his abuelito and learns what it means to grow up and find his grito.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593462297
• ISBN13: 9780593462294
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Dial Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9