The Tequila Worm is a heartwarming book that will teach you the true meaning of family. Sofia is a teenage girl that comes from a Mexican-American family, she is very determined , but , she has a caring side to herself. Sofia spends most of her time with her family and learning how to be a comadre . I love that Sofia pushes herself through bulling and gets her grades up. But soon she sees that her grades has brought her to a "fork in the road" where she needs to chose a new life path. Sofia has to choose between sticking by her family or exploring a new mundo at a boarding school of rich kids. I wish i could give a half star , but I can't :( If you read this book i assure you that once you read this book Sofia's story is one you won't forget .
The Tequila Worm
By Viola Canales
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 7 - 12 | Grades 4 - 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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.
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Published on 3/13/2007
Binding: Paperback