Nailing heartwarming AND spooky in the same book is a tall order, but Cuevas gets it exactly right. THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF NESTOR LOPEZ is a funny, well-plotted, genuinely creepy (without being sadistic or cruel), interesting (loved the animal facts!), and deeply emotionally resonant book. Nestor is a kindhearted, complex character who is just trying to do his best in very challenging circumstances. Cuevas handles the issues around having a parent deployed in the military with really deft sensitivity. I loved the dynamic Nestor has with his friends, including the class bully (Nestor is a great role model for handling conflict and change), and most of all with his abuela. I also really loved Miss Humala, the teacher. Cuevas managed to strike just the right note with her character’s plot arc (I can’t say exactly why due to spoilers!) Kids who enjoy spooky stories with heart will LOVE this book, and I think it should be at the top of any 4th-6th grade teacher’s classroom read aloud list. Highly recommend!!!
Side note—film/tv scouts, where are you? This would be incredible on the screen!
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Ever have that thing happen where you say, “I’m just going to read a bit?” Then BAM, warp speed, you’re done?Just finished The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez by @acuevaswritesz. The gift of escape, falling so deep into a story that it eclipsed the moment. I love it.Can’t wait to read the is out loud to my kiddo.
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