Review
In this fun middle grade story you meet Jorge who is sent to Mexico to live with his grandparents until things with his mom get better. Jorge hates being at new school, new town, stuck at his grandparents house without all his friends from back home.
One night Jorge meets a chupacabra, throughout the story you learn that the chupacabra (Carter) is trying to find his way back to his family. Jorge and Carter build a cool friendship. They bonded really well – even despite their differences.
I actually really enjoyed this fun fast paced read. I enjoy the art work as well. I also like that this story gives a nice message for kids who read this. I would like for my son to read this one day. I think parents and teachers would really enjoy their kids reading this.
Rating 4 ⭐
“People who judge others by the color of their skin or the language they grew up speaking really get on my nerves”
With realization came another – an even more terrifying one: this kind of monster had a name! A name known all the world, as a matter of fact! It started with a “chips” and ended with a “cabra”.
At last, Carter said “Just because someone leaves you doesn’t mean they don’t love you. Sometimes they leave because they love you. To protect you.”
Synopsis
With his signature laugh-out-loud humor, world-famous comedian George Lopez launches a
fantastical middle grade series inspired by his own colorful 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 prote
About the authors
host. He made waves as the star of the most successful English-language prime-time television series
about Latin Americans in recent history. His successful stand-up comedy showcases his idiosyncratic
point of view and impeccable comedic timing. He lives in Los Angeles.
George’s Links:
Website: https://www.georgelopez.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgelopez
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgelopez/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/96628.George_Lopez
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeLopez/
Ryan Calejo is the author of the Charlie Hernández series. He was born and raised in south Florida,
where he graduated from the University of Miami with a BA. He teaches swimming to elementary
school students, chess to middle school students, and writing to high school students. Having been
born into a family of immigrants and growing up in the so-called “Capital of Latin America,” Ryan
knows the importance of diversity in our communities and is passionate about writing books that
children of all ethnicities can relate to.
Ryan’s Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryancalejo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryancalejo/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17203058.Ryan_Calejo
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