The Absolutely (Almost) True Adventures Of Max Rodriguez

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Max Rodriguez (née Maxine) could read before they could talk devouring comics novels and books on philosophy. This helps them later to navigate the topsy-turvy life as a 9th grader in Nowheresville California. Max's adventures include encounters with their spirited abuelita (aka Tatabuela) who drives a Hulk-green muscle car and grows marijuana in her attic; an estranged self-styled John-Wayne-strutting Irish American grandpa Logan; a fair-weather papá named Carlos; Mamá a fiercely independent bilingual elementary school teacher; and a taciturn older brother Che about to head to college. Others in Max's orbit include a compassionate tío Jorge who fears the loss of loved ones to a rising AIDS epidemic activist prima Lara as well as wild and zany best friends Rudy and Miguel. Tears laughter courage and unyielding love shape Max's journey of self-discovery.</span></p>