Tumble (Paperback)

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
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    • ISBN-13
      9780593325186
    • Weight
      0.6 lbs
    • ISBN-10
      0593325184
    • Item #
      68641
  • Category
    Juvenile Fiction
  • Age Group
    9 to 12 yrs
  • Grade Level
    3-5
  • Language
    English
  • Binding
    Paperback
  • Theme 1
    Social, Personal & Family Topics
  • Theme 2
    Sports
  • Detailed (BISAC) Subject/Theme
    Adoption
  • Awards
    Pura Belpre Award Honor Book 2023
  • Author
    Pérez, Celia C
  • Lexile Level
    660
  • AR Level
    4.5
  • Dewey
    Fiction
  • Publisher
    Kokila
  • Publication Date
    4/18/2023
  • Pages
    384
  • Dimensions
    1.0 H × 8.2 L × 5.2 W
  • Case Qty
    46

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