Lowriders to the Center of the Earth
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The lovable trio from the acclaimed Lowriders in Space are back! Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are living their dream at last. They're the proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat Genie goes missing, they need to do everything they can to find him. Little do they know the trail will lead them to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner! With cool Spanish phrases on every page, a glossary of terms, and an action-packed plot that sneaks in science as well as Aztec lore, Lowriders to the Center of the Earth is a linguistic and visual delight. ¡Que suave!
Language: Spanish vocabulary featured
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History
Book Awards: Américas Award & Honor Books, Pura Belpré Award & Honor Books
Indigenous Nations: Aztec
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Action and Adventure, Folks Tales and Myths, Superheroes, Identity
Format: Graphic novel
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 9-12, Middle Grade
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Book Series: Graphic Novels and Comics , Graphic Novels: Hispanic Heritage
9781452138367