Mexikid
Mexikid
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Mexikid

Written and illustrated by Pedro Martín
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10 - 14
Reading age
316
Page count
77
Words per page
HL530L
Lexile measure
Aug 1, 2023
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An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them that National Book Award Finalist Victoria Jamieson calls “one of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it.” Pedro Martin has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito–his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn’t mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough! Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache. Along the way, Pedro finally connects with his abuelito and learns what it means to grow up and find his grito.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593462294
    Publication Date
    August 1, 2023
    Publisher
    Dial Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    August 1, 2023
    Page Count
    316
    Words Per Page
    77
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    10 - 14 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023015672
    Lexile® Level
    HL530L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.5

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