I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the CHUPACARTER by George Lopez & Ryan Calejo Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About the Book:
Author: George Lopez, Ryan Calejo, & Santy Gutiérrez (Illustrations)
Pub. Date: August 30, 2022
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 267
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible,
B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
With his signature laugh-out-loud humor, world-famous comedian George Lopez launches a fantastical middle grade series inspired by his own colorful childhood and Latinx folklore.
In this illustrated contemporary fantasy, twelve-year-old Jorge is lonely and
resentful after being sent to live with his grandparents. His first day at his
new school doesn’t go well after catching the attention of his belligerent
principal and the school bullies, so Jorge might be a little desperate for a friend.
But the only kid who shares his interest in junk food and games turns out to be
a young chupacabra—a legendary monster whose kind is known for being
bloodthirsty livestock killers. The truth is, Carter is anything but
savage—he's kind, a good listener, and has great taste in sneakers. Being
friends with a mythical creature should be amazing, but when local cattle turn
up dead and his principal suspects the truth, Jorge is torn. Should he trust
that his friend is innocent and protect him from exposure, or reveal his
dangerous existence and change the world forever?
Reviews:
“ChupaCarter is an uproariously good time, full of humor,
heart, and unexpected friendships.”
—Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of Valentina Salazar Is Not a
Monster Hunter
"A narrative punctuated with wisecracks and flavored with Spanish
phrases and slang...Frights and fun in equal measure."—Kirkus Reviews
"Gutierrez’s lively b&w illustrations expertly render Jorge and
Carter’s occasionally over-the-top, adrenaline-filled adventures.
Actor/comedian Lopez and Calejo offer a rollicking tale brimming with Latinx
folklore and culture about finding one’s home in the unlikeliest of places that
never takes itself too seriously."—Publishers Weekly
"Some good and gross humor...in this fantasy-infused tale."—School
Library Journal
Book Trailer:
My Review:
ChupaCarter is the beginning of the new series by the same name by by authors George Lopez and Ryan Calejo. I thought it was a fun and entertaining book to read. It was funny at times that had me laughing out loud, but was expecting it to be funnier than it was. However, it was a delight to read and enjoyed reading it.
ChupaCarter is illustrated by the talented artist Santy Gutierrez. Their pictures are a wonderful addition to the story and gives a perfect visual as to what is going on. They were great to bring the tale to life.
I am giving ChupaCarter four and a half stars. Readers between the ages of eight and twelve years old and enjoys reading fantasy will want to give this one a try. I look forward to the next book from the ChupaCarter series, ChupaCarter and the Haunted Piñata, to see what happens next.
I received a digital copy of ChupaCarter from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
About George Lopez:
George Lopez is a New York Times bestselling
author, stand-up comedian, actor, and talk show host. He made waves as the
star of the most successful English-language prime-time television series about
Latin Americans in recent history. His successful stand-up comedy showcases his
idiosyncratic point of view and impeccable comedic timing. He lives in Los
Angeles.
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads |
Amazon
Ryan Calejo is an award-winning author
born and raised in south Florida. His critically acclaimed Charlie Hernández
series has been featured on half a dozen state reading lists and is a two-time
gold medal winner of the Florida Book Awards.
Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @RyanCalejo.
Simon & Schuster Webpage | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon
Giveaway Details:
2 winners will win a finished copy of CHUPACARTER, US ONLY.
Ends December 6th, midnight EST.
Tour Schedule:
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11/12/2022 |
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11/23/2022 |
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11/25/2022 |
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