Lowriders to the Rescue Written by Cathy Camper

Lowriders to the Rescue Written by Cathy Camper. Illustrated by Raul The Third which I received a physical copy of the book in exchange for this review.

Charlie has been fascinated by cars and lowriders since before he could walk. Just like his dad David and his grandpa David and my dad Jerry. But getting Charlie to read a book is harder than pulling teeth with a string. Even though Charlie is supposed to read one hour a day.

When I found out I had the opportunity to read Lowriders to the Rescue I thought the book could be an answer to my PRAYRERS. As I looked through the book and say words in Spanish, I was even more excited for Charlie to read the book which reminded me of a Comic Book or Graphic Novel which Charlie loves.

I was afraid though with us not knowing what the words in Spanish stood for would turn Charlie off but that wasn’t the case as they have the definitions to the words in the back of the book. Allowing Charlie to begin a Foreign Language Class leading us to research more Spanish Speaking Class.

The book touches on Butterfly Migration which we can study when we begin our Homeschool Lessons on Butterflies. Charlie let me know he can’t wait to draw some of the cars and animals in his Homeschool Art Class. The book isn’t a true chapter book but can be treated like one and children can be assigned so many pages to read a day then discuss what they read with you once there 30 minutes is over.

Although once Charlie began reading, Charlie didn’t want to put the book down and we were able to take turns reading Lowriders to the Rescue and finishing it all in one day. Which I never thought would happen with any book Charlie is asked to read.

About:

The next books in the acclaimed Lowriders series combines comics, Spanish, mixing cultures, Science, Superheroes, and first loves for an out-of-this-world graphic novel experience.

A changing planet means new problems—and new friends—for nuestros amigos favoritos!

Meet Lupe, a whip-smart Impala with a flair for mechanics
Flapjack, a sweet young Octopus who can shine up anything with his eight gleaming tentacles
and Elirio, a thoughtful Mosquito who’s fascinated with words and determined to become an artist.

What do all three have in common? A love of Lowriders—and a passion for solving problems!

Nothing is normal in the little town where the Lowriders live. To start, Flappy can’t see a thing! He keeps mistaking fire hydrants for Sailors and laundry for love interests. Even more worrying, the Upscale Business Association is determined to make more money than ever by tearing down local shops in favor of a brand-new development for wealthy landowners.

Most disconcerting of all, the Monarchs who usually migrate through town at this time of year are nowhere to be found. But when Sokar, a beautiful young Monarch, bikes into town with a broken wing, she has scary news to report: A dangerous Wildfire is burning fast and hot and nonstop, leaving the Monarchs stranded.

Might Sokar and Flappy have more in common than meets the goggles? How can the Lowriders save their town? And exactly how powerful is passion in the face of an overheated planet’s furious flames?

Humor, Spanish, and Lowriders come together in this rollicking journey through the bumpy terrain of new friends, climate change, and standing up for what you believe in. ¡Vámonos!

ACCLAIMED SERIES: Books in the Lowriders series have won the Pura Belpré award and won the hearts of readers and reviewers. Discover why kids—and their adults—love reading about the Lowriders!

PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: Bold illustrated spreads, funny storylines, and lots to look at on every page keep reluctant readers engaged all the way through these delightfully entertaining books.

DIVERSE CAST OF CHARACTERS: Latinx and Arab cultures are beautifully celebrated in this book, with fascinating facts about these unexpectedly intersecting cultures.

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES FOR KIDS: These books tackle so many contemporary and relevant issues. Readers will learn about Monarch Butterfly Migrations and sustainable energy: The Lowriders refurbish their car to be solar-powered!

VISUALLY DYNAMIC: Raúl’s unique art style is visually refreshing and extremely engaging for kid readers, especially those who love comics and graphic novels!

Perfect for:

• Fans of the previous Lowriders books
• Comic and graphic novel lovers
• Reluctant readers
• Educators and librarians looking for diverse books

Don’t forget to check out the other books in the series:

Lowriders to the Center of the Earth, Lowriders Blast from the Past, and Lowriders in Space

About Cathy Camper

Cathy Camper is the Author of Lowriders in Space graphic novel series, with a new volume Lowriders to the Rescue coming in spring 2022. 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.

A forthcoming picture book, Arab Arab All Year Long (2022) celebrates Arab American kids and their activities. She 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 provide a unique connection to kids, educators, librarians and parents.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates