Tumble

Celia C. Perez
61 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Middle Grade
Published in 2022

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Book Brief

Celia C. Perez

Tumble

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

•

Latin American Literature

•

Children`s Literature
Setting

New Mexico • Contemporary

Theme
Family

•

Gender Identity

•

Truth & Lies
Topic
Sports
First Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Kokila

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

660L

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Super Short Summary

In Tumble by Celia C. Pérez, 12-year-old Adela “Addie” Ramírez discovers her biological father, Manny Bravo, is a famous luchador, belonging to a prestigious wrestling family. While grappling with her identity and family expectations, Addie bonds with the Bravos and navigates her complex feelings towards adoption, all while preparing for her school's unique production of "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King."

Nostalgic

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,802 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Celia C. Perez's Tumble is praised for its heartwarming narrative and strong character development, particularly its portrayal of family dynamics and Latino culture. Some critics, however, note that the plot can be predictable. Overall, it is considered an engaging and culturally rich read for middle-grade audiences, balancing relatable themes with a touch of adventure.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tumble?

Readers who cherish family tales and Latinx culture will relish Tumble by Celia C. Perez. Similar to fans of Esperanza Rising and Because of Winn-Dixie, they will appreciate its heartfelt story of self-discovery and resilience. Ideal for middle-grade audiences and those seeking warm, character-driven narratives.

4.1

1,802 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Character List

A 12-year-old Mexican American girl growing up in Thorne, New Mexico, whose journey to find out more about her biological father leads her on a path of self-discovery and connecting with her family history.

Addie's mother, who initially raises Addie on her own after separating from her high school sweetheart, Manny, and struggles with revealing the truth about Addie's biological father.

Addie's biological father, a luchador from a family of wrestlers who prioritizes his wrestling career over personal relationships, including his relationship with Addie.

Addie's stepfather and a stable presence in her life, who runs a diner and supports Addie in her quest to learn about her family history.

The patriarch of the Bravo family and a former champion luchador whose expectations weigh heavily on his family, especially on Manny.

Manny's brother who moves away from wrestling to pursue his passion for making masks and takes on the role of revealing much of the Bravo family truth to Addie.

The matriarch of the Bravo family and a nurturing figure who initially had a successful wrestling career before dedicating herself to family life.

Addie's cousins and twins who share a passion for wrestling, though they have different long-term goals and personal connections to their family's legacy in wrestling.

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

•

Latin American Literature

•

Children`s Literature
Setting

New Mexico • Contemporary

Theme
Family

•

Gender Identity

•

Truth & Lies
Topic
Sports
First Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Kokila

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

660L

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