Lowriders to the Rescue by Cathy Camper (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Lowriders to the Rescue by Cathy Camper, Raul Gonzalez III Lupe, an impala with a flair for mechanics, Flapjack, a sweet young octopus with vision problems, and the other Lowriders are concerned about the pollution in their town, and the greedy Upscale Business Associations plans to tear down local businesses--but first they must rescue the migrating monarchs from a wildfire caused by drought and climate change. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A changing planet means new problems - and new friends - for nuestros amigos favoritos!Meet Lupe, a whip-smart impala with a flair for mechanicsFlapjack, a sweet young octopus who can shine up anything with his eight gleaming tentacles and Elirio, a thoughtful mosquito whos fascinated with words and determined to become an artist.What do all three have in common? A love of lowriders - and a passion for solving problems!Nothing is normal in the little town where the Lowriders live. To start, Flappy cant see a thing! He keeps mistaking fire hydrants for sailors and laundry for love interests. Even more worrying, the Upscale Business Association is determined to make more money than ever by tearing down local shops in favor of a brand-new development for wealthy landowners. Most disconcerting of all, the monarchs who usually migrate through town at this time of year are nowhere to be found. But when Sokar, a beautiful young monarch, bikes into town with a broken wing, she has scary news to report: A dangerous wildfire is burning fast and hot and nonstop, leaving the monarchs stranded.Might Sokar and Flappy have more in common than meets the goggles? How can the Lowriders save their town? And exactly how powerful is passion in the face of an overheated planets furious flames?Humor, Spanish, and lowriders come together in this rollicking journey through the bumpy terrain of new friends, climate change, and standing up for what you believe in. ¡Vamonos! Author Biography Cathy Camper is the author of several books, including Bugs Before Time, Ten Ways to Hear Snow, and the Lowriders series. She also writes zines, including Sugar Needle, and is a founding member of the Portland Women of Color zine collective. A graduate of VONA/Voices writing workshops for people of color, Cathy is a librarian in Portland, Oregon, where she does outreach to schools, working with kids in grades K-12.Raul the Third is the Pura Belpre Award-winning artist of Lowriders to the Center of the Earth . Raul visits classrooms throughout the country, where he spreads his love of drawing and comic books to students of all ages. He was born in the desert city of El Paso, Texas, under the watchful eye of the Thunderbird on the mountain. He was raised to love reading and drawing when his mother Olga took him and his brothers to the library. He discovered comic books all by his lonesome at the local 7-Eleven. Review "[T]he message is a good one [and] the inspired art will entice readers. . . . Vibrant visuals will draw kids into a story with an optimistic message about standing up to injustice."-Kirkus Reviews "Cultures, technologies, and families unite in this rallying cry for eco-friendly change. . . . [T]he textured illustrations are vibrant and expressive. . . . This bursting medley of community and planetary mindfulness is as colorful as it is inventive."-School Library Journal Review Quote "If youre wondering if Cathy Camper and Ra Details ISBN1452179484 Author Raul Gonzalez III Publisher Chronicle Books Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1452179484 ISBN-13 9781452179483 Format Hardcover Pages 140 Illustrator Raul Gonzalez III Imprint Chronicle Books Place of Publication San Francisco Country of Publication United States Illustrations Jacketed hardcover, Full-color illustrations throughout Publication Date 2022-07-21 NZ Release Date 2022-07-21 US Release Date 2022-07-21 UK Release Date 2022-07-21 DEWEY 741.5 Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 8-12 AU Release Date 2022-05-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136082903;

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