Maximilian & the Bingo Rematch (Max's Lucha Libre Adventures #2) / Maximilian y la revancha de la loteria: A Bilingual Lucha Libre Thriller / Una novela bilingue de suspenso y lucha libre

by Xavier Garza, Xavier Garza (Illustrator)

Overview

Maximilian & the Bingo Rematch is the second book in Xavier Garza's award-winning series Max's Lucha Libre Adventures. Maximilian's old aunts battle for the Queen Bingo trophy while his sweetheart and the new girl war for Max's heart.

Maximilian & la revancha de la lotería es el segundo libro de la galardonada serie Max's Lucha Libre Adventures por Xavier Garza. Las tías viejitas de Maximilian pelean por el trofeo de Reina de la Lotería mientras su novia y la chica nueva luchan por el corazón de Max.

Suddenly everybody in Max's life seems to be fighting: a couple of cranky tías who, like lucha libre rudos, will stop at nothing to triumph in the church's lotería game; his masked uncles going for the tag-team title of the world; and a green-eyed vixen named Paloma who challenges his love for Cecilia. Will good triumph over evil? Max sure hopes so!

De repente, parece que todos alrededor de Max se están peleando: un par de tías malhumoradas que, como los rudos de la lucha libre, no se detendrán ante nada para triunfar en el juego de la lotería de la iglesia; sus tíos enmascarados que van por el título mundial en parejas; y una muchacha bonita de ojos verdes llamada Paloma que desafía su amor por Cecilia. ¿Triunfará el bien sobre el mal? ¡Max sí que lo espera!

Check out the other titles in this series:

MAXIMILIAN & THE MYSTERY OF THE GUARDIAN ANGEL • MAXIMILIAN & THE BINGO REMATCH • MAXIMILIAN & THE LUCHA LIBRE CLUB • MAXIMILIAN & THE CURSE OF THE FALLEN ANGEL

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935955467
Publisher:	Lee & Low Books
Publication date:	11/12/2013
Series:	Max's Lucha Libre Adventures Series , #2
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Xavier Garza is a prolific author, artist, and storyteller whose work is a lively documentation of the dreams, superstitions, and heroes in the bigger-than-life world of South Texas. Garza has exhibited his art and performed his stories in venues throughout Texas, Arizona, and Washington state. He is also celebrated for his bilingual lucha libre picture books and chapter books, including the award-winning, four-book Max's Lucha Libre Adventures series. Garza lives with his family in San Antonio, Texas.

Xavier Garza is a prolific author, artist, and storyteller whose work is a lively documentation of the dreams, superstitions, and heroes in the bigger-than-life world of South Texas. Garza has exhibited his art and performed his stories in venues throughout Texas, Arizona, and Washington state. He is also celebrated for his bilingual lucha libre picture books and chapter books, including the award-winning, four-book Max's Lucha Libre Adventures series. Garza lives with his family in San Antonio, Texas.

Editorial Reviews

"Short chapters and the bilingual format (English text is on the left with Spanish translation on facing pages) make this book a quick read, great for reluctant readers... Readers who enjoyed the first title will be pleased to continue reading about Max and his family." — Kirkus Reviews

"Max's transition into sixth grade drives this adventure and coming-of-age novel's narrative arc, framing a plot that focuses on relationships that a range of readers will connect with: family, friends, and first love, among others. Garza employs plenty of humor and a first-person voice that rings true to Maximilian's character... With its bilingual text and universally relatable treatment of Latino culture, it's an outstanding choice." — School Library Journal

H-E-B Award for Best Children's Book - Texas Institute of Letters (TIL)
Tejas Star Reading List - Texas Library Association (TLA)

From the Publisher

Maximilian, the lucha-libre–obsessed 11-year-old from Garza's Pura Belpré Honor winner, Maximilian and the Mystery of the Guardian Angel (2011), returns to tackle a new mystery--understanding girls! Max is now in junior high, and lucha libre is still a big part of his life. He dreams of one day taking over for his favorite luchador, the Guardian Angel. However, most of this story takes place outside of the wrestling ring and in the more subtle world of relationships. Members of Max's family must learn to work out their differences and forgive each other for past mistakes. Max's first girlfriend moves to another state, and as he navigates young love in a long-distance relationship, a mysterious new girl enters his life. Short chapters and the bilingual format (English text is on the left with Spanish translation on facing pages) make this book a quick read, great for reluctant readers, but it ends too quickly, before any real action begins. The sequel feels as though it is a transition book, perhaps moving toward a future series. Readers who enjoyed the first title will be pleased to continue reading about Max and his family, but this follow-up isn't strong enough on its own to win many new fans. Though this sequel doesn't achieve the same victory as its predecessor, it does set the stage for more engaging rounds to come--here's hoping. (Fiction. 9-12)

Kirkus Reviews