Pub. Date: March 2007
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Format: Paperback, 208pp
Source: Bought
Age Range: Young Adult
ISBN-13: 9780375840890
ISBN: 0375840893
Synopsis:Sofia comes from a family of storytellers. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio in McAllen, Texas, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions: making Easter cascarones, celebrating el Dia de los Muertos, preparing for quinceañera, rejoicing in the Christmas nacimiento, and curing homesickness by eating the tequila worm. When Sofia is singled out to receive a scholarship to boarding school, she longs to explore life beyond the barrio, even though it means leaving her family to navigate a strange world of rich, privileged kids. It’s a different mundo, but one where Sofia’s traditions take on new meaning and illuminate her path.
I had read great reviews of The Tequila Worm, and as I love books with an Hispanic theme, I decided to give it a try. It didn't meet the expectations I had of it. The story was okay and cute. but too thin to really make it an outstanding book. It just missed something. This book is aged as young adult, but I think it is more suitable for tweens as the style of writing seems to be more pointed in the direction of this age group.
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ReplyDeleteInteresting that the book is marketed at young adults, but that you think it's better for tweens. Hopefully it finds the right audience! :)
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