Lowriders to the Center of the Earth

Cathy Camper, Raul the Third (Illustrator)

$22.99

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Publication Date: July 5th, 2016

Publisher:

Chronicle Books

ISBN:

9781452123431

Pages:

128

Description

2017 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner

The lovable trio from the acclaimed Lowriders in Space are back! Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream at last. They're the proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat Genie goes missing, they need to do everything they can to find him. Little do they know the trail will lead them to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner! With cool Spanish phrases on every page, a glossary of terms, and an action-packed plot that sneaks in science as well as Aztec lore, Lowriders to the Center of the Earth is a linguistic and visual delight. ¡Que suave!

About the Author

Cathy Camper is a librarian focusing on outreach to schools and children in grades K–12. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Praise for Lowriders to the Center of the Earth

"Raúl the Third's drawing will dazzle you. Cathy Camper's writing will have you on the edge of your seat. This book is the complete package-drama, humor, pathos, joy, rice, beans! So refreshing to see el espíritu mexicano come to life in such a fun, well-paced romp to the center of the earth!" -Mimi Pond, author of Over Easy and winner of the PEN Center USA Award for Graphic Literature Outstanding Body of Work

"Raúl the Third's drawing will dazzle you. Cathy Camper's writing will have you on the edge of your seat. This book is the complete package-drama, humor, pathos, joy, rice, beans! So refreshing to see el espíritu mexicano come to life in such a fun, well-paced romp to the center of the earth!" -Mimi Pond, author of Over Easy and winner of the PEN Center USA Award for Graphic Literature Outstanding Body of Work

"Solidly uplifting graphic novel that offer plenty of comedy, adventure, information, and magnificent art."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Solidly uplifting graphic novel that offer plenty of comedy, adventure, information, and magnificent art."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"This book is dynamite." -Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

"This book is dynamite." -Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

"This gonzo graphic novel. celebrates Latino culture, provides memorable dialogue in Spanish, and offers a highly detailed picture of Aztec mythology. Reluctant readers will be drawn to the series by its refreshing, anything-goes attitude and multicultural flavor."--Common Sense Media, 5-star review

"This gonzo graphic novel. celebrates Latino culture, provides memorable dialogue in Spanish, and offers a highly detailed picture of Aztec mythology. Reluctant readers will be drawn to the series by its refreshing, anything-goes attitude and multicultural flavor."--Common Sense Media, 5-star review

"Satisfyingly over-the-top mayhem."-Kirkus Reviews

"Satisfyingly over-the-top mayhem."-Kirkus Reviews

"The storytelling is inventive, juggling cultural references, surreal circumstances, and educational impulses."-School Library Journal

"The storytelling is inventive, juggling cultural references, surreal circumstances, and educational impulses."-School Library Journal

"The wild antics, exuberant illustrations, and frequent Spanish will launch the Lowriders straight into many hearts."-Booklist

"The wild antics, exuberant illustrations, and frequent Spanish will launch the Lowriders straight into many hearts."-Booklist