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Highlights
- You'd think a knife in the ribs would be the end of things, but for Chuy, that's when his life at last gets interesting.
- 12 Years
- 6.9" x 5.0" Paperback
- 161 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Social Themes
Description
About the Book
A young man is murdered, but that's just when his life becomes interesting as he finally sees that people love him. He then faces the consequences of his actions and even stumbles on what may be true love.Book Synopsis
You'd think a knife in the ribs would be the end of things, but for Chuy, that's when his life at last gets interesting. He finally sees that people love him, faces the consequences of his actions, finds in himself compassion and bravery . . . and even stumbles on what may be true love.
A funny, touching, and wholly original story by one of the finest authors writing for young readers today.
Review Quotes
"Soto writes with a touch as light as Chuy's ghost and with humor, wonderment, and generosity toward life." --Kirkus Reviews "Sweet and sarcastically funny." --YM
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Dimensions (Overall): 6.9 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Number of Pages: 161
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Clarion Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Gary Soto
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2005
TCIN: 53755345
UPC: 9780152052201
Item Number (DPCI): 248-02-1345
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 5 inches width x 6.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.3 pounds
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