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Lowriders to the Center of the Earth Kindle Edition

by Cathy Camper (Author), Raúl The Third (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 75 ratings

Three lowrider-loving friends ride to the center of the earth to rescue their cat from an Aztec god in this graphic novel fantasy adventure.

Lupe Impala, El Chabo Flapjack, and Elirio Malaria are living the dream—they are the proud owners of their very own garage. But when their beloved cat, Genie, goes missing, they must embark on a wild road trip through a mysterious corn maze, into the center of the earth, and down to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli. Mic’s the Aztec god of the Underworld, but even worse: he’s a catnapper! Now it’s three clever compadres against one angry, all-powerful god. How will the Lowriders ever save their cat—or themselves?

Praise for Lowriders to the Center of the Earth

2017 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner 

“Raúl the Third’s drawings will dazzle you. Cathy Camper’s writing will have you on the edge of your seat. This book is the complete package—drama, humor, pathos, joy, rice, beans! So refreshing to see el espíritu mexicano come to life in such a fun, well-paced romp to the center of the earth!” —Mimi Pond, author of Over Easy and winner of the PEN Center USA Award for Graphic Literature Outstanding Body of Work 

“The Lowriders in Space saga continues with an even crazier ride than the first. . . . Satisfyingly over-the-top mayhem for all “low and slow” fans.” —Kirkus Reviews
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 12 years
  2. Part of Series
    Lowriders
  3. Print length
    128 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 6
  6. Lexile measure
    GN360L
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books LLC
  8. Publication date
    July 5, 2016
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  12. ISBN-13
    978-1452143156
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4–8—Lupe, Elirio, and Flapjack—an impala, a mosquito, and an octopus—work in a garage, repairing and detailing cars. When they discover their cat, Genie, is missing, they follow his tracks to a corn maze that turns out to be a trap used by the Aztec god Mictlantecuhtli to steal the skeletons of wayfarers. Can the trio challenge him in the underworld, rescue their pet, and return safely home? The artwork is intricate but accessible; the textures and colors invite imitation. The storytelling is inventive, juggling cultural references, surreal circumstances, and educational impulses. As in the previous volume, Lowriders in Space, the dialogue combines Spanish and English slang, with frequent footnotes and definitions for the Spanish terms. This reinforces a narrative distance created by the flat affect of the characters and the woodenness of the included vocabulary. Perhaps the book is trying to do too much, incorporating lucha libre, mythology, Day of the Dead imagery, fanciful geology lessons, and multilingual puns all into one narrative. Or perhaps readers just need to go along for the ride, bajito y suavecito. VERDICT A jumble of creative ambition, the compelling visuals and scattershot storytelling will appeal to those not distracted by the roller-coaster plotting and jagged, more-is-more approach. Purchase where the first installment is popular.—Benjamin Russell, Belmont High School, NH

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"Raúl the Third's drawing will dazzle you. Cathy Camper's writing will have you on the edge of your seat. This book is the complete package-drama, humor, pathos, joy, rice, beans! So refreshing to see el espíritu mexicano come to life in such a fun, well-paced romp to the center of the earth!" -Mimi Pond, author of Over Easy and winner of the PEN Center USA Award for Graphic Literature Outstanding Body of Work

"Raúl the Third's drawing will dazzle you. Cathy Camper's writing will have you on the edge of your seat. This book is the complete package-drama, humor, pathos, joy, rice, beans! So refreshing to see el espíritu mexicano come to life in such a fun, well-paced romp to the center of the earth!" -Mimi Pond, author of Over Easy and winner of the PEN Center USA Award for Graphic Literature Outstanding Body of Work

"Solidly uplifting graphic novel that offer plenty of comedy, adventure, information, and magnificent art."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Solidly uplifting graphic novel that offer plenty of comedy, adventure, information, and magnificent art."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"This book is dynamite." -Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

"This book is dynamite." -Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

"This gonzo graphic novel. celebrates Latino culture, provides memorable dialogue in Spanish, and offers a highly detailed picture of Aztec mythology. Reluctant readers will be drawn to the series by its refreshing, anything-goes attitude and multicultural flavor."--Common Sense Media, 5-star review

"This gonzo graphic novel. celebrates Latino culture, provides memorable dialogue in Spanish, and offers a highly detailed picture of Aztec mythology. Reluctant readers will be drawn to the series by its refreshing, anything-goes attitude and multicultural flavor."--Common Sense Media, 5-star review

"Satisfyingly over-the-top mayhem."-Kirkus Reviews

"Satisfyingly over-the-top mayhem."-Kirkus Reviews

"The storytelling is inventive, juggling cultural references, surreal circumstances, and educational impulses."-School Library Journal

"The storytelling is inventive, juggling cultural references, surreal circumstances, and educational impulses."-School Library Journal

"The wild antics, exuberant illustrations, and frequent Spanish will launch the Lowriders straight into many hearts."-Booklist

"The wild antics, exuberant illustrations, and frequent Spanish will launch the Lowriders straight into many hearts."-Booklist

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B018FLYN1M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC; Illustrated edition (July 5, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 75 ratings

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  1. Cathy Camper

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    Cathy Camper is the author of the estellar Lowriders in Space graphic novel series. Her award winning picture book Ten Ways to Hear Snow celebrates an Arab American girl taking a walk in the snow, and listening, instead of looking. The Spanish translation, Diez Maneras de Escuchar la Nieve, will be available November 2022. Arab Arab All Year Long (2022) celebrates Arab American kids and their activities. Cathy is also the creator of Bugs Before Time: Prehistoric Insects and Their Relatives. Her seed art mosaics have been featured in Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People, by Amy Sedaris. Her zines include Sugar Needle and The Lou Reeder, and she's a founding member of the Portland Women of Color Zine Collective. Cathy’s a skilled presenter, and her background as a librarian, zinester, artist and author provides a unique connection to kids, educators, librarians and parents.

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    Raul the Third

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    Raúl the Third is the Pura Belpre award winning author illustrator of Lowriders to the Center of the Earth from Chronicle Books. He is the author of Vamos! Let's go to the Market and Vamos! Let's go Eat from Versify books and Houghton-Mifflin. Lowriders in Space his first graphic novel by Cathy Camper was nominated for the Texas Bluebonnet Award. He lives on Meford, Ma with his family.

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Customers find the book entertaining, with one mentioning it's a fantastic adventure for 4-year-olds. The artwork receives positive feedback, and customers appreciate the original storyline, with one noting how folklore elements are woven into the narrative. They like the language, with one customer highlighting the witty Spanish puns.

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Customers find the book entertaining, with one mentioning it's an awesome adventure for 4-year-olds, and another noting it's educational.

"There is so much to love. The first Lowriders book was excellent and this one is even better, as the story is bigger, the adventures more, well,..." Read more

"So great!! Fantastic art, a fun and exciting story. The whole series is a big hit with my 4 and 7 year old kids...." Read more

"Great read for my daughter." Read more

"Pretty great, though somehow slightly less awesome than the original - even though my son likes geology more than space, and he's pretty into..." Read more

5 customers mention "Art quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the fantastic art in the book, with one noting its uniqueness.

"...Plus the illustrations are amazing (and award-winning!). It is fun to get lost the details of Raul the Third's art (can you spot El Vez?)...." Read more

"So great!! Fantastic art, a fun and exciting story. The whole series is a big hit with my 4 and 7 year old kids...." Read more

"art and storyline are great, so unique. My family loves to ready these together." Read more

"...But the art is as great as ever." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story's adventures, with one customer noting how folklore elements are woven into the narrative.

"...Lowriders book was excellent and this one is even better, as the story is bigger, the adventures more, well, adventurous, and pardon my pun, <......" Read more

"So great!! Fantastic art, a fun and exciting story. The whole series is a big hit with my 4 and 7 year old kids...." Read more

"...This one was my favorite. I loved the way folklore was mixed into the story and the witty Spanish puns...." Read more

"art and storyline are great, so unique. My family loves to ready these together." Read more

3 customers mention "Language"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the language in the book, with one mentioning its witty Spanish puns and another noting how it incorporates quite a bit of Spanish throughout the text.

"...ride through Aztec culture and the bonds of friendship, all with silly jokes and thoughtful writing by Cathy Camper...." Read more

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  • Keith Sa
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome Adventure for 4 year olds, 40 years olds, and Any-year olds!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
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    There is so much to love. The first Lowriders book was excellent and this one is even better, as the story is bigger, the adventures more, well, adventurous, and pardon my pun, <...To the Center of the Earth> just goes deeper. Plus the illustrations are amazing (and award-winning!). It is fun to get lost the details of Raul the Third's art (can you spot El Vez?).
    I read Book 1 with my daughter when she was 1 or 2 years old, and she was thrilled when Book 2 arrived. We read both books with different voices and actions. It is a good time every time.
    She loves Lupe the mechanic and I love that she has a strong female role model that ISN'T a princess. When we'd pass tool shops and repair stores in town, she'd mention Lupe with a smile. Yes, dear, you can do this, too!
    My girl also loves Genie the cat and that's where this edition begins, to find the missing feline.
    Book 2 takes us on an epic ride through Aztec culture and the bonds of friendship, all with silly jokes and thoughtful writing by Cathy Camper. You've got to love a writer that's self-aware enough to know that Miclantecuhtli is near impossible to pronounce for the non-Aztec reader, and can yet manange to poke fun at that while still respecting the character. There is also the infamous Chupacabra and La Llorona and more. When we pass cornfields, my daughter doesn't think of dinner, but the Coyote and Xilonon in the maze of maize. Lowriders in Space joyfully travels through my daughter's imagination and richly informs her daily experiences.
    It is a wonderful world Cathy and Raul have created.
    It is a treasure to experience a book like this - fun, educational, affirming.
    I hear that Book 3 is in the works, which is great news.
    But you have to read the first ones first!
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  • currymmmm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this whole series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019
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    So great!! Fantastic art, a fun and exciting story. The whole series is a big hit with my 4 and 7 year old kids. Love that it's got quite a bit of Spanish mixed right in.
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  • Corina
    5.0 out of 5 stars My family loves this series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2020
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    My family has now read all 3 books from this series and we are eagerly awaiting the 4th. This one was my favorite. I loved the way folklore was mixed into the story and the witty Spanish puns. I'm not unfamiliar with the cultural backgrounding of these books, but I also always learn something new when I read them with my kids. My husband also loves them. My family has moved from the Southwest to New England and I really appreciate the opportunity these books provide us to share some Chicano culture with our kids. My kids are 5 & 7 and learning Spanish as well as English.
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  • Gicult
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2019
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    Great read for my daughter.
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  • Ronnie in San Francisco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very original storyline and art, characters are great, we read as a family, again and again and again.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2018
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    art and storyline are great, so unique. My family loves to ready these together.
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  • Toby B.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Que bueno, but...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016
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    Pretty great, though somehow slightly less awesome than the original - even though my son likes geology more than space, and he's pretty into wrestling, there's just something about the pacing, or having a villain to fight against, that makes this one not hold together quite as well. But the art is as great as ever.
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  • Mario
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pure love for this sequel to Lowriders from Space
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016
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    The dynamic duo of Cathy Camper and Raul the 3rd are at it again. Pure love for this sequel to Lowriders from Space. I love it and my sons 11 and 9 love it to the moon.
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  • pitbullpimple
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno artista. Me gusta
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020
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    Awesome art. Talented dude.
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  • NatG
    5.0 out of 5 stars This series is fantastic from both a fan of lowbrow art and lowriders ...
    Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2017
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    This series is fantastic from both a fan of lowbrow art and lowriders and a teacher who wants more interesting, engaging graphic novels for struggling readers.
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