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The Improbable Rise of Paco Jones
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3.91
Average Rating
189
Number of Pages
Paco Jones is a half-Mexican kid, newly transferred to a private school where he’s called 'Taco’ and ridiculed regularly. I mean, what junior high kid wouldn't make fun of Paco's unhip references to Shakespeare and the Beatles? So when he falls for Naomi, a beautiful, African-American classmate, it looks more than hopeless. But through dumb luck and some clever moves, Paco soon finds himself center stage amidst a middle school mess.
Avg Rating
3.91
Number of Ratings
116
5 STARS
41%
4 STARS
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3 STARS
24%
2 STARS
7%
1 STARS
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Author

Dominic Carrillo
Dominic Carrillo
Author · 7 books
Dominic Carrillo is a teacher and writer from San Diego, California. TO BE FRANK DIEGO is his debut novel. It follows protagonist Frank Diego on a tragicomic daylong journey through San Diego. THE IMPROBABLE RISE OF PACO JONES is the author's debut YA novel about a biracial 8th grade boy who's dealing with an impossible crush, racial identity, and a host of other teen issues. THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS is an adventurous, heartwarming YA novel set on a train in Eastern Europe. The sequel, NIA & THE DEALER, takes the teen protagonist to California on an unforgettable road trip down the coast. Carrillo is currently working on his next novel and teaching in Bulgaria.
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