The Shameless Shenanigans of Mister Malo/ Las terribles travesuras de Mister Malo (English and Spanish Edition) - Softcover

Vicente, Alidis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1558858539 ISBN 13: 9781558858534

Publisher: Pinata Books, 2017

Synopsis

During the school day, Lance García looks like a typical fourth-grader at Oakland Elementary School. But after school, dressed in disguise black jacket, black baseball cap and dark, cool sunglasses with tiny, rectangular mirrors so he can see who's behind him he checks the mailbox labeled Malo Mail. No one realizes that he is the infamous Mister Malo, righter of wrongs, punisher of bullies.

There's an interesting plea for help in the mailbox. Isabella Santos spread a rumor that Madeline Wilson passed gas on the playground, and now everyone makes rude noises when she walks by. No one will talk to her, and a group of boys in particular are making her life miserable. Madeline offers Mister Malo a large box of tropical-flavored fruit snacks if he'll teach Isabella a lesson. Soon Lance is busy plotting the perfect revenge. He wants to rehabilitate the bullies and help them realize how hurtful their actions are. What will be the best tactic to convince Isabella that being laughed at and picked on is no fun?

But Mister Malo's scheme doesn't go exactly as planned, forcing him to think outside of the box. Meanwhile, Lance has to deal with his own problem in the form of his difficult cousin, Manuel. This entertaining bilingual "flip" book will resonate with kids ages 8-12 in its examination of popularity on the school grounds and dealing with troublemakers.

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From the Inside Flap:

During the school day, Lance Garca looks like a typical fourth-grader at Oakland Elementary School. But after school he dons a disguise and becomes the infamous Mister Malo, righter of wrongs, punisher of bullies. He isn't mean or evil. On the contrary, Mister Malo does good things by punishing kids' bad behavior.

One afternoon he receives a compelling plea for help. Isabella Santos spread a rumor that Madeline Wilson farted on the playground, and now everyone makes farting noises when she walks by. She's become a laughingstock. Madeline offers Mister Malo a large box of tropical-flavored fruit snacks if he'll teach Isabella a lesson. Soon Lance is busy plotting the perfect revenge on the bully to make her realize how hurtful her actions are.

But Mister Malo's scheme doesn't go exactly as planned, and meanwhile, Lance has to deal with his own problem in the form of his difficult cousin, Manuel. This entertaining bilingual "flip" book will resonate with kids ages 8-12 in its examination of popularity on the school grounds and dealing with troublemakers.

Review:

"Vicente invites readers to experience the daily life of an elementary school anti-bully vigilante in this quirky bilingual tale. Lance is endearingly earnest, and Vicente does a great job of focusing on kid priorities. The educational possibilities will appeal to parents and teachers, and the hint of Greg Heffley will draw young readers in." --Kirkus Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: Pinata Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1558858539
• ISBN 13: 9781558858534
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 115