 Loading... | Legend of Memo Castillo (Kids In Mrs. Z's Class) Author: Alexander, William (William Joseph) | |
| Price: $5.73 | ||
Summary:
Memo Castillo is excited to attend his first-ever fan convention with his best friend, Theo Chang, but when their transportation plans go awry, will they get to live out their dreams?
| Illustrator: | Fajardo, Kat |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (11/22/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 11/22/2024 Gr 1–4—The series installment introduces readers to Guillermo, also known as Memo, a Cuban American third grader at Curiosity Academy with a love for card games and comic conventions. Though Memo's family is from Cuba, he speaks only a little Spanish, which sometimes makes it hard to communicate with his abuela, Lala. When Memo and his friend Theo need a ride to MagiCon to compete in a Sorcery card game tournament, Memo's dad forgets, and Memo has to figure out if he can ask Lala to take them by bus. With a warm, gentle tone, Alexander brings together all things geeky—RPGs, cosplay, and comic cons—while subtly exploring relatable challenges, including neurodiverse experiences: "He wore a helmet made out of plastic and foil, which covered up his noise-canceling headphones." Fajardo's illustrations bring Memo's story to life, adding depth and helping young readers fully engage with the imaginative boy's adventures. VERDICT A valuable addition to any collection, this early chapter book is perfect for sensitive readers seeking lighthearted fiction. It works well as a standalone, but fans will want to explore the entire series.—Cassie Veselovsky - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
