Xavier GarzaLucha Libre: The Man in the Silver Mask (English and Spanish Edition)

This is a great book to bring differentiation inside your classroom or even to have at hone.

My elementary school Spanish love to learn Spanish and learn about lucha libre through this story. The illustrations and story are excellent. It is one of my favorites!

For whatever reason, a lot of boys love wrestling. This book captures that developing understanding of the fight between good and evil that young boys feel when they watch their favorite wrestlers. The dialogue between the characters is real and the art is exciting and dynamic. The author is a native of the border and the authenticity shows. I would recommend this book for any young reader, but I would especially recommend it for young hispanic boys.

Lucha Libre translates as Freedom Wrestler; it is a Mexican style wresting. This is an exciting story for school boys and girls who love to draw and read about comic heroes. The hero in this amazing picture book is the man in the silver mask. He’s a good guy who battles all the bad guys in the ring. He becomes the idol of Vincent, his father and uncle when he visits the wrestling area and gets to watch the crowd and the wrestlers battle in the ring. The book is funny and fun to read, written in Spanish and English. The drawings are full of action and drama. Funtastic reading!

A delightful bilingual story that's accessible to children regardless of whether or not they speak Spanish and is great for Spanish-language learns. It's a clever "unsolved" mystery that little readers can work out and examines the significance of the Mexican wrestling culture. The art was not particularly to my taste, but it was interesting and well-executed. Suitable for ages 9 to 12.

This bilingual Spanish-English book will be enjoyed by all kids, whether Mexican or American, who like pro wrestling. It is centered around young Carlitos' attendance at a wrestling match in Mexico City with his father Papa Lupe. The "bad" group of wrestlers is presented, then the "good" group. The wrestlers have colorful outfits, and what masks! It was the silver mask that Carlitos had purchased at the concession stand, and to his delight he finds it is The Man in the Silver Mask who leads the good group (and there is an interesting twist). But the bad group is more interesting: masks of a shark, a caveman, and a vampire bat! The large-sized color illustrations emphasize those masks along with the formidable bearing of each wrestler. A concluding history of lucha libre in Mexico describes its tradition and the linkage of the ring, comic books, and filmdom in its popular culture. Yes, there was a real-life Man in the Silver Mask! The side-by-side English and Spanish text will be helpful to those seeking to improve their Spanish (o ingles).

Great book, timely delivery.

The young narrator has the opportunity of a lifetime; not only does attend the Lucha Libre matches with his grandfather, but a chance to purchase a mask of his favorite luchadore, the Man in the Silver Mask, and the opportunity to meet the legend before he does battle inside the squard-circle.Though the book is written for ages 9-12, the wonderful artwork - in a classic, graphic-novel style - and endnote on the history of Lucha Libre makes this a collectible for any fan of professional wrestling.The mask may be silver, but this luchadore is pure gold to the young fan; with the story evoking memories - for those sharing it with children - on real past heroes in the ring.

I have to admit that growing up I thought only "trailer trash" watched pro wrestling, but now that I have a son, I must also admit that I am starting to see some worthwhile aspects of wrestling entertainment. I still feel that the PPV concept is a way to milk the poor of cash, but in a world filled with evil (militarist peace-prize winning presidents, greedy environment-destructing CEOs, etc.) that we cannot defeat, the "good" guys beating the "bad" guys in Lucha Libre is vicariously pleasing. If only we could slam some of the real villains to the mat! I am also happy that this children's book allows Anglos to understand a little of Chicano culture, after all, we moved the border over them taking half of their country. I bought this for my young son, and it is enjoyable to read with him looking at the vibrant colors of the drawings and pretending to cheer with a working class crowd as the good guys always defeat the bad guys. This is a great book for children: both boys and girls. And a great book for taking pride in Mexican culture even if you're not Mexican. And it is also nice that the hero of the story is someone from the boy's own family so he doesn't have to worship an unknown celebrity.

Brought this book for the grandson and he likes reading this so it does two things gets him reading and makes him happy so job done excellent