Lucha Libre: The Man in the Silver Mask: A Bilingual Cuento
Language: Spanish
Published by Cinco Puntos Press,U.S., 2007
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The popularity of lucha libre, Mexico's version of professional wrestling, is exploding in the United States, thanks to the television show Mucha Lucha. In Xavier Garza's bilingual kids' book about this wild and crazy sport, young Carlitos attends a lucha libre match in Mexico City for the first time. He's with his Pap Lupe, but his Tio Rodolfo, who's supposed to join them, doesn't show up. At ringside, Carlitos sees the famous luchador, el Santo--the Man in the Silver Mask, a man whose eyes look terribly familiar. El Santo even smiles at Carlitos Carlitos is mesmerized as el Santo is pitted against the terrible forces of evil--los rudos, the bad guys of lucha libre. They make the audience boo and hiss In the end, though, el Santo triumphs and, in the process, gains a lifelong fan.Kids of all ages are drawn to the allure of lucha libre and its masked men and women. In Lucha Libre, young fans will see this fascinating world come alive: Favorite heroes and much-feared villains, dressed in dazzling and outrageous costumes, strut and prance across the mat and bounce against the ropes, daring anyone to take them to the floor Sabes que es la lucha libre? Alguna vez has ido a un combate de lucha libre y visto los t cnicos y los rudos--los buenos y los malos--vestidos con sus disfraces llamativos y sus m scaras locas? C mo te sentir as si el luchador m s famoso de todos los tiempos se detuviera y te sonriera? Descubre qu le sucede a Carlitos cuando El Hombre de la M scara de Plata, un hombre que nunca antes hab a visto en toda su vida, se da vuelta y le hace eso. Ni os, de todas edades, se sienten atra dos por el atractivo de la lucha libre y sus hombres y mujeres enmascarados En Lucha Libre, los j venes fan ticos ver n este mundo fascinante ven a la vida: h roes favoritos y villanos muy temidos, vestidos con trajes deslumbrantes e indignantes, pavone ndose y brincando sobre el tapete y rebotando contra las cuerdas, desafiando a cualquiera a llevarlos al piso Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, lucha libre aficionado Xavier Garza is a prolific author, artist and storyteller whose work focuses primarily on his experiences growing up in the small border town of Rio Grande City. Garza has exhibited his art and performed his stories in venues throughout Texas, Arizona and Washington. Garza and his wife live in San Antonio, Texas. He published his first book, Creepy Creatures and Other Cucuys (Arte P blico Press), in 2004.…
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- Title
- Lucha Libre: The Man in the Silver Mask: A Bilingual Cuento
- Author
- Xavier Garza
- Publisher
- Cinco Puntos Press,U.S.
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- Spanish
- ISBN 10
- 193369310X
- ISBN 13
- 9781933693101
- Illustrator
- Xavier Garza
Xavier Garza brings another action-packed bilingual picture book about traditional Mexican wrestling--lucha libre!
Xavier Garza presenta otro libro ilustrado lleno de acción sobre un deporte tradicional de Mexico: ¡la lucha libre!
Young Carlitos attends a lucha libre match in Mexico City for the first time with his Papá Lupe, but his Tío Vicente is nowhere to be found, though he's supposed to join. At ringside, Carlitos sees the greatest luchador of all time--the Man in the Silver Mask. His eyes look familiar, and he even flashes Carlitos a mysterious smile... The young boy is mesmerized as The Man in the Silver Mask is pitted against the terrible rudos, the bad guys of lucha libre. Can Carlitos's newest hero defeat the fearsome masked villains?
Acclaimed author and lifelong lucha libre fanatic Xavier Garza introduces children to the thrilling world of this beloved Mexican sport: favorite heroes and much-feared villains, dressed in dazzling and outrageous costumes, strut and prance across the mat and bounce against the ropes, daring anyone to take them to the floor! In an afterword, Garza provides helpful context, discussing the history and cultural significance of lucha libre.
Carlitos asiste su primer pelea de lucha libre en la Ciudad de México con su Papá Lupe, pero no aparece su Tío Vicente, que debería acompañarlos. En el ringside, Carlitos ve al más grandioso luchador en la historia de lucha libre, El Hombre de la Máscara de Plata. Sus ojos le parecen familiares, y hasta le sonríe misteriosamente a Carlitos... El niño está hipnotizado cuando El Hombre de la Máscara de Plata se enfrenta a los rudos, los malos de la lucha libre. ¿Podra el nuevo héroe de Carlitos vencer a los terroríficos villanos?
El galardonado autor, y fanatico de lucha libre de por vida, Xavier Garza le presenta a lectores pequeños el mundo emocionante del adorado deporte mexicano. En Lucha libre, los jóvenes fanáticos verán este mundo fascinante ven a la vida: héroes favoritos y villanos muy temidos, vestidos con trajes deslumbrantes e indignantes, pavoneándose y brincando sobre el tapete y rebotando contra las cuerdas, ¡desafiando a cualquiera a llevarlos al piso! En una útil nota de autor, Garza provee contexto para el cuento, platicando un poco sobre la historia y significado cultural de la lucha libre.
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About the Author
Xavier Garza is a prolific author, artist, and storyteller whose work is a lively documentation of the dreams, superstitions, and heroes in the bigger-than-life world of South Texas. Garza has exhibited his art and performed his stories in venues throughout Texas, Arizona, and Washington state. He is also celebrated for his bilingual lucha libre picture books and chapter books, including the award-winning, four-book Max's Lucha Libre Adventures series. Garza lives with his family in San Antonio, Texas.
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