Overview
An instant New York Times bestseller! Reality proves more epic than fantasy in this family road trip story starring a reluctant young hero and his curmudgeonly grandfather. An instant New York Times bestseller! Reality proves more epic than fantasy in this family road trip story starring a reluctant young hero and his curmudgeonly grandfather. Gonzalo Alberto Sanchez Garcia has never considered himself the hero of his own story. He's an observer, quietly snapshotting landscapes and drawing the creatures he imagines emerging from them. Forced to spend the summer with his estranged grandfather, Alberto William Garcia-the very famous reclusive author-Gonzalo doesn't expect to learn that heroes and monsters are not only the stuff of fantasy. But that's precisely what happens when Gonzalo's CEO mother, Veronica, sends Alberto on tour to promote the final book in his fantasy series for children and Gonzalo must tag along, even though he feels no connection to his grandfather or the books. Together, they embark on a cross-country road trip from Mendocino to Miami in a classic 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S convertible named Mathilde. Over the course of ten epic days on the highway, they will slay demons, real and imagined; confront old stories to write new ones; and learn what it truly means to show up for your family.
Full Product Details
Author: Pablo Cartaya
Publisher: Penguin Random House India
Imprint: Penguin Random House India
Dimensions:
Width: 14.60cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.357kg
ISBN: 9780451479754
ISBN 10: 0451479750
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 06 May 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Praise for A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya: An Instant #5 New York Times Bestseller ★ “A touching intergenerational road trip epic that juxtaposes heavy themes surrounding loss with playful yet sophisticated interpretations of artistic integrity.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Cleverly structured and sweetly engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews ★ “Cartaya weaves humor, heartbreak, and a host of literary tropes and techniques into this complex tale of three grieving road trippers.” —Booklist, starred review “In this exploration of grief, generational impact, and healing, readers will find a book they can’t put down.” —School Library Journal
Praise for A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya: ★ “A touching intergenerational road trip epic that juxtaposes heavy themes surrounding loss with playful yet sophisticated interpretations of artistic integrity.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Cleverly structured and sweetly engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews ★ “Cartaya weaves humor, heartbreak, and a host of literary tropes and techniques into this complex tale of three grieving road trippers.” —Booklist, starred review
Author Information
Pablo Cartaya is a sought-after speaker, actor, educator, and the award-winning author of The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora, Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish, Each Tiny Spark, The Last Beekeeper, and Curveball. Learn more about Pablo at PabloCartaya.com and follow him online @PHCartaya.
