the epic fail of arturo zamora by pablo cartaya

Arturo refuses to let his family and community go down without a fight, and as he schemes with Carmen, Arturo discovers the power of poetry and protest through untold family stories and the work of José Martí.įunny and poignant, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and one boy’s quest to save both, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia. Funny and poignant, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamorais the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and one boy’s quest to save both, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia. He almost doesn’t notice the smarmy land developer who rolls into town and threatens to change it. But this summer also includes Carmen, a cute girl who moves into Arturo’s apartment complex and turns his stomach into a deep fryer. Read more Reading age 10 - 12 years Print length 240 pages Language Spanish Grade level 5 - 9 Dimensions 5.2 x 0.62 x 7. He is the author of the acclaimed novels: The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora, Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish, Each Tiny Spark, and the forthcoming The Last Beekeeper. This study guide refers to the original 2017 Viking edition. PABLO CARTAYA is an award-winning author, speaker, educator, (and occasional actor). And maybe a few shifts as junior lunchtime dishwasher at Abuela’s restaurant. Funny and poignant, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and one boy’s quest to save both, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is a novel for middle graders by Cuban American writer Pablo Cartaya.

Can thirteen-year-old Arturo Zamora do it all or is he in for a BIG, EPIC FAIL?įor Arturo, summertime in Miami means playing basketball until dark, sipping mango smoothies, and keeping cool under banyan trees.

The epic fail of arturo zamora by pablo cartaya