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Highlights
- Reality proves more epic than fantasy in this family road trip story starring a reluctant young hero and his curmudgeonly grandfather.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.35" x 5.43" Hardcover
- 288 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Travel
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About the Book
Thirteen-year-old Cuban American Gonzalo joins his estranged grandfather on road trip to promote his grandfather's fantasy book series.Book Synopsis
Reality proves more epic than fantasy in this family road trip story starring a reluctant young hero and his curmudgeonly grandfather. Gonzalo Alberto Sánchez García has never considered himself the hero of his own story. He's an observer, quietly snapshotting landscapes and drawing the creatures he imagines emerging from them. Forced to spend the summer with his estranged grandfather, Alberto William García--the very famous reclusive author--Gonzalo didn't expect to learn that heroes and monsters are not only the stuff of fantasy. But that's precisely what happens when Gonzalo's CEO mother, Veronica, sends Alberto on tour to promote the final book in his fantasy series for children and Gonzalo must tag along, even though he feels no connection to his grandfather or the books. Together, they embark on a cross-country road trip from Mendocino to Miami in a classic 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible named Mathilde. Over the course of ten epic days on the highway, they will slay demons, real and imagined; confront old stories to write new ones; and learn what it truly means to show up for your family.Review Quotes
Praise for A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya:
★ "A touching intergenerational road trip epic that juxtaposes heavy themes surrounding loss with playful yet sophisticated interpretations of artistic integrity."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review "Cleverly structured and sweetly engaging."
--Kirkus Reviews
★ "Cartaya weaves humor, heartbreak, and a host of literary tropes and techniques into this complex tale of three grieving road trippers."
--Booklist, starred review
About the Author
Pablo Cartaya is a sought-after speaker, actor, educator, and the award-winning author of The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora, Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish, Each Tiny Spark, The Last Beekeeper, and Curveball. Learn more about Pablo at PabloCartaya.com and follow him online @PHCartaya.Dimensions (Overall): 8.35 Inches (H) x 5.43 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Sub-Genre: Travel
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 288
Publisher: Kokila
Format: Hardcover
Author: Pablo Cartaya
Language: English
Street Date: May 6, 2025
TCIN: 93165415
UPC: 9780451479754
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-8292
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 5.43 inches width x 8.35 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds
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