The Tequila Worm

· Sold by Wendy Lamb Books
4.6
18 reviews
Ebook
208
Pages
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About this ebook

Sofia comes from a family of storytellers. Here are her tales of growing up in the barrio in McAllen, Texas, full of the magic and mystery of family traditions: making Easter cascarones, celebrating el Dia de los Muertos, preparing for quinceañera, rejoicing in the Christmas nacimiento, and curing homesickness by eating the tequila worm. When Sofia is singled out to receive a scholarship to boarding school, she longs to explore life beyond the barrio, even though it means leaving her family to navigate a strange world of rich, privileged kids. It’s a different mundo, but one where Sofia’s traditions take on new meaning and illuminate her path.

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4.6
18 reviews
Jingim
August 7, 2018
This book is amazing I live right next to mcallan . I live in palmveiew and this book almost made me cry which I give credit to the author. It made me think of the world from a whole new view . How to treat my family and caompadres. It makes me wish that I had a family like that
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While attending an elite school, a young girl learns the importance of family and friends in the barrio. The author’s use of Spanish words in context throughout the story highlights Sofia’s internal struggle for identity.
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Ilene
August 29, 2019
This was a beautifully written book. It gave me a different kind of appreciation for literature. I love how it is relatable to people who grew up and continue to live in the Rio Grande Valley.
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About the author

Viola Canales, a lawyer and a former captain in the U.S. Army, is the author of Orange Candy Slices and Other Secret Tales. She lives in Stanford, California.

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