Content: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SOME
The summer before 8th grade is nothing Gonzalo hoped it would be. Worst - his father recently passed away. Also elderly grandfather may be the author of a beloved children’s fantasy book series and movie franchise, but he hasn’t ever given Gonzalo an autographed copy of his books, nor come to visit his school - now Gonzalo is stuck with him on his latest book tour? And Ganzalo’s mother heads up the entire book/movie empire and is in high gear because the final book comes out this week and then the newest movie two days after. Now Gonzalo is stuck in an ancient car, driving from California to Miami. How can the two find any common ground?
I was expecting a fantasy book, and that is completely not what this is - I am afraid kids who pick this up will be disappointed, like I was. Ganzalo, his grandfather, and his mom are so dysfunctional and uncommunicative that I was angry more often than I was interested. All of them needed a good scolding to pull their heads out of their butts - though I have more sympathy for Gonzalo - he is a child - the other two just act like children. Adults who don’t think this was going to be a fantasy will probably like it more. Only your best realistic fiction readers will enjoy it.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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