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Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
by Pablo Cartaya · Grade 4 · AR 4.8
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
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by Pablo Cartaya
19 curated questions
Marcus Vega is a physically large eighth-grader who often feels self-conscious about his size and is struggling with his parents' separation. He also deals with bullies at school and cares for his younger brother, Charlie, who has Down syndrome. When his mother decides to take them to Puerto Rico to visit their extended family, whom Marcus has never met, he is hesitant. Secretly, Marcus hopes to find his estranged father on the island. During his trip, Marcus experiences culture shock, learns about his Puerto Rican heritage, connects deeply with his Abuela and cousins, and begins to understand himself and his family better. He learns to embrace his identity, find his voice, and realize that true strength comes from within and from his family's love.
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Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya is recommended for grades 3-5 readers with an AR level of 4.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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