ChupaCarter

Series: ChupaCarter
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In ChupaCarter by George Lopez and Ryan Calejo, twelve-year-old Jorge is sent to live with his grandparents in New Mexico and discovers unexpected adventures. He encounters a legendary beast, the Chupacabra, who turns out to be more friend than foe. Together, they navigate both supernatural mysteries and the challenges of growing up.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're a fan of adventurous tales infused with humour and heart. Packed with playful storytelling, it captures the essence of friendship and imagination through its captivating characters and intriguing plot, making it a great choice for young readers who love to explore new worlds.

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ChupaCarter

Loaded with his signature laughs, George Lopez's thrilling new adventure is inspired by his own colourful childhood and Latinx folklore.

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With his signature laugh-out-loud humour, world-famous comedian George Lopez launches a fantastical middle grade series inspired by his own colourful childhood and Latinx folklore.

In this illustrated contemporary fantasy, twelve-year-old Jorge is lonely and resentful after being sent to live with his grandparents. His first day at his new school doesn't go well after catching the attention of his belligerent principal and the school bullies, so Jorge might be a little desperate for a friend.

But the only kid who shares his interest in junk food and games turns out to be a young chupacabra—a legendary monster whose kind is known for being bloodthirsty livestock killers. The truth is, Carter is anything but savage—he's kind, a good listener, and has great taste in sneakers. Being friends with a mythical creature should be amazing, but when local cattle turn up dead and his principal suspects the truth, Jorge is torn. Should he trust that his friend is innocent and protect him from exposure, or reveal his dangerous existence and change the world forever?

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ChupaCarter is praised for its humour and heart, featuring unexpected friendships, lively illustrations, and a mix of frights and fun. The narrative is fast-paced with engaging elements of Latinx folklore and culture, and the inclusion of Spanish phrases adds authenticity. The adventures of the characters are depicted with lively artwork, contributing to the book's overall rollicking and imaginative appeal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593465981

Publisher: Penguin USA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers

Illustration: B&W INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Santy Gutiérrez

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 288

About the Author

George Lopez's multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy, and late-night programming. He co-created, wrote, produced, and starred in his own hit sitcom George Lopez, a groundbreaking show that was one of the few with a Hispanic star. Lopez can be seen most recently in his Netflix original comedy special, We'll Do It for Half. His autobiography Why You Crying? was a New York Times bestseller. ChupaCarter is his first book for children. George Lopez's multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy, and late-night programming. He co-created, wrote, produced, and starred in his own hit sitcom George Lopez, a groundbreaking show that was one of the few with a Hispanic star. Lopez can be seen most recently in his Netflix original comedy special, We'll Do It for Half. His autobiography Why You Crying? was a New York Times bestseller. ChupaCarter is his first book for children. Visit him online at GeorgeLopez.com Ryan Calejo is an award-winning author born and raised in south Florida. His critically acclaimed Charlie Hernandez series has been featured in half a dozen state reading lists, and is a two-time gold medal winner of the Florida Book Awards.

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