The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya Arturos Miami summer is marked by the arrival of poetry enthusiast Carmen, who helps him use the power of protest to fight the plans of a land developer who wants to demolish his Abuelas restaurant. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor BookSave the restaurant. Save the town. Get the girl. Make Abuela proud. Can thirteen-year-old Arturo Zamora do it all or is he in for a BIG, EPIC FAIL? For Arturo, summertime in Miami means playing basketball until dark, sipping mango smoothies, and keeping cool under banyan trees. And maybe a few shifts as junior lunchtime dishwasher at Abuelas restaurant. Maybe. But this summer also includes Carmen, a poetry enthusiast who moves into Arturos apartment complex and turns his stomach into a deep fryer. He almost doesnt notice the smarmy land developer who rolls into town and threatens to change it. Arturo refuses to let his family and community go down without a fight, and as he schemes with Carmen, Arturo discovers the power of poetry and protest through untold family stories and the work of José Martí.Funny and poignant, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and one boys quest to save both, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia. Author Biography Pablo Cartaya has always been a hopeless romantic. In middle school he secretly loved reading Shakespeares sonnets (dont tell anyone), and he once spent his allowance on roses for a girl he liked. He also wrote her eight poems. Bad ones. Hes been writing ever since. Pablo has worked in Cuban restaurants and the entertainment industry, and he graduated with an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. All of these experiences have helped him write stories that reflect his family, culture, and love of words. Pablo lives in Miami with his wife and two kids, surrounded by tías, tíos, cousins, and people who he calls cousins (but arent really his cousins). Learn more about Pablo at pablocartaya.com. Review A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor BookAn E.B. White Read-Aloud Middle Reader Award finalistA 2018 Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the YearAmazon Best Childrens Books of 2017Publishers Weekly Flying StartKirkus Reviews Best Fiction of 2017Chicago Public Library Best Book on 2017NYPL Best Books for Kids 20172017 Nerdy Book Award Winner2018 Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection2018-2019 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Childrens Book Award Nominee2018-2019 Sunshine State Young Readers Award NomineeCharlotte Observer Best Books of 2017 for Young ReadersNews & Observer Best Books for Young ReadersPraise for The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya:"Irresistibly exquisite."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review"At turns funny, beautiful, and heartbreaking... engrossing."—Booklist, starred review"A vibrant debut novel about family, friendship, and community."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Pablo Cartayas sensational debut is a love letter to boyhood, poetry, and family. Quite simply, this is the book Ive been waiting for."—Matt de la Peña, New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal–winning author of The Last Stop on Market Street "This story of hope will make you laugh, cry, sigh, and cheer for brave Arturo and his whole cool familia. Along the way, youll end up hungry for Cuban food, ravenous for poetry, and determined to stand up to bullies who try to destroy communities. ¡Bravo!"—Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor–winning author of The Surrender Tree"In this story of family and community and the first blush of love, Pablo Cartaya weaves together a tenderness of poetry, food, and home. Our young hero Arturo reminds us of what counts in this life, and his story is a heart-song."—Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor winner, National Book Award finalist, and New York Times bestselling author"Arturo Zamora proves that words have the power to win some of the biggest fights. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is an epic success!" —Christina Diaz Gonzalez, award-winning author of The Red Umbrella Review Quote Praise for The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya: "Irresistibly exquisite." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "At turns funny, beautiful, and heartbreaking... engrossing." -- Booklist , starred review "A vibrant debut novel about family, friendship, and community." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Pablo Cartayas sensational debut is a love letter to boyhood, poetry, and family. Quite simply, this is the book Ive been waiting for." --Matt de la Pea, New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author of The Last Stop on Market Street "This story of hope will make you laugh, cry, sigh, and cheer for brave Arturo and his whole cool familia. Along the way, youll end up hungry for Cuban food, ravenous for poetry, and determined to stand up to bullies who try to destroy communities. Bravo!" --Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree "In this story of family and community and the first blush of love, Pablo Cartaya weaves together a tenderness of poetry, food, and home. Our young hero Arturo reminds us of what counts in this life, and his story is a heart-song." --Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor winner, National Book Award finalist, and New York Times bestselling author "Arturo Zamora proves that words have the power to win some of the biggest fights. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is an epic success!" --Christina Diaz Gonzalez, award-winning author of The Red Umbrella Details ISBN1101997257 Author Pablo Cartaya Short Title EPIC FAIL OF ARTURO ZAMORA Pages 272 Language English ISBN-10 1101997257 ISBN-13 9781101997253 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-04-03 Audience Age 10 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York AU Release Date 2018-04-03 NZ Release Date 2018-04-03 US Release Date 2018-04-03 UK Release Date 2018-04-03 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint Puffin Audience Children / Juvenile 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:117933045;

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