ChupaCarter

George Lopez, Ryan Calejo, Santy Gutiérrez

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Viking Books for Young Readers
15 August 2023

Humorous stories (Children's&YA)

Series: ChupaCarter

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 protect him from exposure, or reveal his dangerous existence and change the world forever?

By: George Lopez, Ryan Calejo
Illustrated by: Santy Gutiérrez
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 210g
ISBN: 9780593465981
ISBN 10: 0593465989
Series: ChupaCarter
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 August 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for ChupaCarter

"""ChupaCarter is an uproariously good time, full of humor, heart, and unexpected friendships."" —Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of Valentina Salazar Is Not a Monster Hunter ""Fast-paced and funny, with lively illustrations."" —Washington Post ""A narrative punctuated with wisecracks and flavored with Spanish phrases and slang...Frights and fun in equal measure."" —Kirkus Reviews ""Gutierrez’s lively b&w illustrations expertly render Jorge and Carter’s occasionally over-the-top, adrenaline-filled adventures. Actor/comedian Lopez and Calejo offer a rollicking tale brimming with Latinx folklore and culture about finding one’s home in the unlikeliest of places that never takes itself too seriously."" —Publishers Weekly ""Some good and gross humor...in this fantasy-infused tale."" —School Library Journal"