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When Gabby and her family visit her uncle in Cobel, Mexico, she learns about her Aztec roots, and faces students from the wrestling school of her uncle's rival.
About the author
Rhode Montijo (rhodemontijo.com) received a BFA in illustration from California College of Arts and Crafts (now California College of the Arts), and soon after published Pablo's Inferno, a five-issue indie comic series. His first book for children, Cloud Boy, was published in 2006 and was followed by The Halloween Kid. He also illustrated Greg Trine's Melvin Beederman, Superhero series, Vicky Rubin's The Three Swingin' Pigs, Gary Soto's Lucky Luis, and has worked with Mondo Media on several online series. Chews Your Destiny is his first chapter book in the Gum Girl series, followed by Gum Luck.
Summary
Join Gabby Gomez on her family vacation to México in book 4 of The Gumazing Gum Girl! series.
When Gabby, A.K.A. Gum Girl, heads to México on a family vacation, little does she know what (and who) is about to POP up.
First, the famoso luchador and archaeologist Sol Azteca invites Gabby to his wrestling camp inside an ancient Mayan pyramid. There, Gabby uncovers secrets about her heritage AND the origins of her gumazing superpower!
But trouble starts to bubble up when the infamous Underhander jumps on the scene to steal the powerful Jade Jaguar. ¡Aí, no! Can Gum Girl bounce to the rescue? Or will Gabby Gomez have to save the day on her own?!
With Spanish words used throughout the story, readers continue to have opportunities to be fully immersed in Gabby's world—through text, art, and speech. This fully illustrated chapter book series is for the superhero fans inside all of us.
Catch the rest of The Gumazing Gum Girl! series adventures:
The Gumazing Gum Girl! Chews Your Destiny
The Gumazing Gum Girl! Gum Luck!
The Gumazing Gum Girl! Popped Star
The Gumazing Gum Girl! Cover Blown
Foreword
When Gabby Gomez, a. k. a. GUM GIRL, heads to Mexico on a family vacation, little does she know what (and who) is about to POP up.
