"Pedro" by Susan Price tells the story of a young boy navigating life in a vibrant Latino community. Pedro grapples with the challenges of cultural expectations, family dynamics, and his own identity. He explores the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and the pressure to conform while discovering his passions and aspirations. The narrative highlights the importance of resilience and self-acceptance as Pedro learns to embrace his heritage and carve his own path in a world that often feels constricting. Through his journey, readers experience the richness of community ties and the struggles of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Piccadilly Pips .

There are 37 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1997 by Piccadilly Press .

Susan Price is the acclaimed author of many books for children of all ages. In 1987 she won the Carnegie Medal for her novel The Ghost Drum and in 1994 was shortlisted again for Heads and Tales (both Faber). Her work draws inspiration from her native Black Country, where she still lives.