Sumo Libre

Written by Joe Cepeda

Two friends clash over wrestling styles, but can they unite for a greater cause?

3.9/5 Goodreads · 82 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Max and Kenji, passionate about lucha libre and sumo wrestling respectively, find their friendship tested by a heated disagreement. As they part ways, they realize wrestling isn't as fun alone. Can they reconcile and transform their rivalry into a spectacular event for their community? Discover how these two friends overcome differences to create something extraordinary.

From the publisher

What do you get when you mix sumo wrestling and Lucha libre? Find out in this funny and exuberant cross-cultural story celebrating two iconic wrestling styles, perfect for fans of Yuyi Morales’s Niño Wrestles the World. Max loves to wrestle, and thinks lucha libre is the best sport ever! Kenji loves to wrestle, and thinks sumo wrestling is the best sport ever times 1000! What was an enjoyable day showing off their favorite wrestling moves has now turned into a nasty disagreement. But when Max and Kenji go their separate ways, they quickly learn that wrestling is no fun by yourself. With apologies exchanged and a friendship restored, Max and Kenji turn their love of wrestling into a magical day for their neighbors. In this exciting mash up of lucha libre and sumo wrestling, Sumo Libre teaches how to overcome differences and work together to create something special.

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