Sale price
$1899
Too Many Tamales
Ages 4–8 · 1993
Bookroo's summary
Eddie, a 19-year-old Mexican American, battles to carve out a future in Fresno's violence-ridden neighborhood. With his father, uncles, and best friend dead, he must navigate a world where danger lurks at every corner. As he seeks answers, Eddie faces the chilling realization that those he trusts might be his greatest threats. Can he break free from the cycle of violence, or will he become another victim of the city's dark underbelly? Discover the twists and turns as Eddie's journey unfolds, challenging his loyalty and resilience.
From the publisher
Eddie’s father, two uncles, and best friend are all dead, and it’s a struggle for him not to end up the same way. Violence makes Fresno wallow in tears, as if a huge onion were buried beneath the city. Making an effort to walk a straight line despite constant temptations and frustrations, Eddie searches for answers–and discovers that his closest friends may actually be his worst enemies.” Includes a reader’s guide and a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.”
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 149
- Reading age
- 12–17
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 850L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.3
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 19051
Publication
- Published
- December 1, 2006
- First published
- January 1, 1997
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780756972189
- OCLC
- 148747178
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