it was good in the hispanic culture. i can relate to sofia.
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The Tequila Worm
(2006, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Viola Canales)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Moving portrait of Mexican-American life.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Tequila Worm
Parents need to know that teens drink here, but in Mexican culture a small amount of teen drinking is acceptable. There is some sexism and anti-Mexican racism.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about some of the book's secondary themes such as the importance of education, maintaining ties to home and friends, and the centrality of family. Why, in this ever-changing world, should we hold on to culture and tradition? What do they do for us, and why are they important?
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Fantastic!
I'm working on my certification to teach and have spent the past four years in the classroom working with middle school students. This is a book I will certainly recommend to eighth graders of any culture to read. It was a wonderful window into a culture which would not readily be apparent by an outsider. Canales' story brought to life the characters and beauty of Hispanic culture in the United States.
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