The Absolutely (Almost) True Adventures Of Max Rodriguez

By Frederick Luis Aldama

Book Overview

Max Rodriguez (n e Maxine) could read before they could talk, devouring comics, novels, and books on philosophy. This helps them later to navigate the topsy-turvy life as a 9th grader in Nowheresville, California. Max's adventures include encounters with their spirited abuelita (aka Tatabuela), who drives a Hulk-green muscle car and grows marijuana in her attic; an estranged, self-styled John-Wayne-strutting Irish American grandpa, Logan; a fair-weather pap named Carlos; Mam , a fiercely independent, bilingual elementary school teacher; and a taciturn older brother, Che, about to head to college. Others in Max's orbit include a compassionate t o, Jorge, who fears the loss of loved ones to a rising AIDS epidemic, activist prima, Lara, as well as wild and zany best friends, Rudy and Miguel. Tears, laughter, courage, and unyielding love shape Max's journey of self-discovery.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963245555
• ISBN13: 9781963245554
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: Brown Ink
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.0"