Chronicles of a Luchador
No. of pages 250
Published: 2021
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"Chronicles of a Luchador" by Ray Villareal follows the journey of a young Mexican-American boy named Marcos who dreams of becoming a legendary luchador, or professional wrestler. Set against the vibrant backdrop of lucha libre culture, the story unfolds as Marcos navigates the challenges of his family's expectations, personal insecurities, and the competitive wrestling world. Embracing his heritage, he learns the importance of family, friendship, and resilience while training under a charismatic mentor. With thrilling matches and heartfelt moments, Marcos discovers that true strength lies not just in the ring, but in embracing who he truly is. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 250 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2021 by Pinata Books .