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Cartaya, Pablo

A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation

288 pp. | Penguin/Kokila | May, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9780451479754 $18.99 | Spanish ISBN 9798890983145 $12.95 | Ebook ISBN 9780451479778 $10.99
(4) YA When thirteen-year-old Gonzalo and his famous author abuelo are forced to spend time together over summer break, a rogue road trip helps them bond and heal: Gonzalo from the death of his father and Abuelo from past traumas and loss. Told from several points of view (including an overly involved narrator), the novel is a bit didactic. However, as a teaching tool, this is an enticing entry point to narrative elements for readers ready to delve into literary analysis.
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