Tumble (Hardcover)
From the award-winning author of THE FIRST RULE OF PUNK and STRANGE BIRDS, a dazzling novel about a young girl who collects the missing pieces of her origin story from the family of legendary luchadores she's never met.
Twelve-year-old Adela "Addie" Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Addie loves Alex, the only father figure she's ever known, but with a new half brother due in a few months and a big school theater performance on her mind, everything suddenly feels like it's moving too fast.
She has a million questions, and the first is about the young man in the photo she found hidden away in her mother's things. Addie's sleuthing takes her to a New Mexico ranch, and her world expands to include the legendary Bravos: Rosie and Pancho, her paternal grandparents and former professional wrestlers; Eva and Maggie, her older identical twin cousins who love to spar in and out of the ring; Uncle Mateo, whose lucha couture and advice are unmatched; and Manny, her biological father, who's in the midst of a career comeback.
As luchadores, the Bravos's legacy is strong. But being part of a family is so much harder -- it's about showing up, taking off your mask, and working through challenges together.
A 2023 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book
Target age group 9-12
Twelve-year-old Adela "Addie" Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Addie loves Alex, the only father figure she's ever known, but with a new half brother due in a few months and a big school theater performance on her mind, everything suddenly feels like it's moving too fast.
She has a million questions, and the first is about the young man in the photo she found hidden away in her mother's things. Addie's sleuthing takes her to a New Mexico ranch, and her world expands to include the legendary Bravos: Rosie and Pancho, her paternal grandparents and former professional wrestlers; Eva and Maggie, her older identical twin cousins who love to spar in and out of the ring; Uncle Mateo, whose lucha couture and advice are unmatched; and Manny, her biological father, who's in the midst of a career comeback.
As luchadores, the Bravos's legacy is strong. But being part of a family is so much harder -- it's about showing up, taking off your mask, and working through challenges together.
A 2023 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book
Target age group 9-12
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Theme 2Sports
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeAdoption
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AwardsPura Belpre Award
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AuthorPérez, Celia C
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Lexile Level660
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AR Level4.5
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherPenguin Publisher (USA)
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Publication Date8/16/2022
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Pages368
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Dimensions1.4 H × 8.3 L × 5.8 W
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Case Qty35
