Funny and poignant, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and one boy’s quest to save both, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia. Discussion Guide Goodreads. Pablo Cartaya's sensational debut is a love letter to boyhood, poetry, and family. Quite simply, this is the book I've been waiting for. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is a novel for middle graders by Cuban American writer Pablo Cartaya. This study guide refers to the original Viking edition. Plot Summary. It is the beginning of summer in Canal Grove, a Cuban enclave in modern-day Miami. For year-old Arturo Zamora, the novel’s narrator, this is usually a season of lazy pastimes, but surprises are in store. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya, is about a boy named Arturo who has a huge family. There family owns the restaurant La Cocina in Miami. This summer was going to be the best summer ever before Carmen, a beautiful girl who loves poetry, and Pipo, a salesman with a mysterious business, shows up and flips Arturo's feelings and life upside down.4/5.
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora Important Quotes. 1. "But the big details of my epic fail are all here.". (Prologue, Page 2) Arturo, the novel's first-person narrator, opens his story with a Prologue titled "note to self.". He crafts this "note" while locked in the holding cell at Wilfrido's festival, only hours after he has. Funny and poignant, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and one boy's quest to save both, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia. Related collections and offers. Kids' Club Eligible. Extra Yarn Only $ with Purchase of Any Kids' Book. Parents need to know that Pablo Cartaya'sThe Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is a textured portrayal of a Cuban American family and community grappling with change. Named Pura Belpré Honor Book by the American Library Association, it includes plentiful Spanish phrases and dialogue but makes them easily accessible to non-Spanish speakers -- and helps illustrate how language and meaning are.
And as he schemes with Carmen, he discovers the power of poetry and protest through untold family stories and the work of Cuban poet José Martí. Funny and poignant, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and the inspiring tale of one boy’s quest to save both. Show Less. Pablo Cartaya is the author of the middle grade books, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora ( Pura Belpré Author Honor Book) and Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish (Viking Chlldren's Books / Penguin Random House). Get to know the Miami based author. Start studying "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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