Accidental Love

It all starts when Marisa picks up the wrong cell phone. When she returns it to Rene, she feels curiously drawn to him. But Marisa and Rene aren't exactly a match made in heaven. For one thing, Marisa is a chola; she's a lot of girl, and she's not ashamed of it. Skinny Rene gangles like a sackful of elbows and wears a calculator on his belt. In other words, he's a geek. So why can't Marisa stay away from him? Includes a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.

About the author

Gary Soto's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at garysoto.com.

Summary

It all starts when Marisa picks up the wrong cell phone. When she returns it to Rene, she feels curiously drawn to him. But Marisa and Rene aren't exactly a match made in heaven. For one thing, Marisa is a chola; she's a lot of girl, and she's not ashamed of it. Skinny Rene gangles like a sackful of elbows and wears a calculator on his belt. In other words, he's a geek. So why can't Marisa stay away from him?

     Includes a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.

Additional text

"The tough-girl/good-guy romance is a refreshing twist, and Marisa and Rene are unique and long-overdue characters."--The Bulletin
"With humor and insight, [Soto] creates memorable, likable characters."--Booklist

Product details

• Authors: Soto Gary Soto, Gary Soto
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780152061135
• ISBN: 978-0-15-206113-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 178 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 136 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: General *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Girls & Women *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Dating & Sex *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / Contemporary *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / New Experience *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: African American & Black