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Book
A Poignant Amusing story
There is a little something for everyone in "The Kids on the Block." An enjoyable and funny new novel by author Mario Chavez. Tracing the lives of the "Kids" Chavez recaptures youth in a way few can as seen through the eyes of memorable characters he created. No matter which character you identify with most, don't be surprised if you find yourself lost in your own childhood memories. It's difficult not to laugh and cry as well, while reading about life on the block, as author Mario Chavez illuminates how those early relationships and experiences bind us regardless of the years that pass by all too quickly, and the various paths we inevitably take in life. Return to the past and enjoy what it meant to be a "Kid" in this poignant novel by author Mario Chavez. You'll be glad you did.
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----Ray
Le Cara, author of the "Forgotten Prophecy"
"The Kids on the Block" is a humorous gaze into the 'Rites-of-Passage as the main character, Soapsuds, and his unique friends make their way from adolescents to adults. Though the banter is mostly light-hearted, and funny, author Mario Chavez is not afraid to delve on serious issues such as, death, abuse, hunger, suicide and other life struggles.
I found "The Kids on the Block" to be a delightful, charming and entertaining read!
--Chrissy
K. McVay, author of "Souls of the North Wind."
Author Mario Chavez is a new and talented writer. He has made his debut into the literary world with one of the most excellent, stimulating, and exciting novel I have read in a long, long time!
This great piece of literature is "The Kids on the Block." The delightful story covers a multitude of happenings in these 'on the block' (a section of a neighborhood called "the block") Kids' lives from early childhood to adulthood. As you might guess from the title and the author's name, the novel deals with the Hispanic culture and reveals much that all of us should know about, laugh about, and even shed a few tears about as well.
We are privy to customs, traditions, and much, much laughter enjoyed by this interesting culture. However, the escapades, adventures, the happiness, and sadness; the tragedies and hardships occurring in the lives of these young kids are the same as those happening in many other ethnic groups throughout the world.
"The Kids on the Block" story is told and illustrated poignantly by the author. While reading the story, you will find yourself wishing you could have grown up and participated in that atmosphere, side by side, with the kids on the block.
"The Kids on the Block" is a good read, well worth your time, I recommend it with a score of 10 plus, that being the highest on my rating scale!
---Ruth
N. Terrazas (Texas) School Teacher
(Theme Song: Fever)
Choreographer: Parry Spence
48 Counts, 4 Wall Line Dance
Music: Fever by Jeff Moore
Rock Steps, Hip Roll
01 Step forward to 11 o’clock on right foot
02 Rock back onto left foot
03 Step back on right foot
04 Rock forward onto left foot angling body towards 2
o’clock
05 Step forward on right foot throwing hip to right
06 – 08 Roll hips right and then to the left
Military Turn, Pivot, Scuff, Stomps
09 Right toe behind left foot
10 Military ½ turn to the right
11 Step forward with left foot
12 Pivot right
13 Step left
14 Scuff right foot next to left
15 Stomp right
16 Stomp left
Knee Slaps, Twists
17 Step towards 2 o’clock with right foot
18 Hitch left knee across right leg, slapping it with
right hand
19 Step towards 10 o’clock with left foot
20 Hitch right knee across left leg, slapping it with
left hand
21 Step 3 o’clock with right foot while twisting on
balls of feet to face right (feet remain apart)
22 Twist back to left on balls of feet to face left
23 Twist back to right on balls of feet to face right
24 Move left foot up together
Step, Drags (Slide)
25 Step onto right foot to 1 o’clock
26 Drag (slide) up left foot
27 Step onto right foot to 1 o’clock
28 Drag (slide) up left foot
29 Step onto left foot to 11 o’clock
30 Drag (slide) up right foot
31 Step onto left foot to 11 o’clock
32 Drag (slide) up right foot
Heel, Twist-Turns
33 Right heel out in front
34 Step right heel next to left
35 Twist in a ¼ turn to your left
36 Twist in a ¼ turn to your left
37 Right heel out in front
38 Step right heel next to left
39 Twist in a ¼ turn to your left
40 Twist in a ¼ turn to your left
Side Steps
41 Step to right on right foot bumping hip to right
42 Bump hip to right again
43 Bump left hip to left
44 Step right foot back together while bumping hip to
right
45 Step to left on left foot bumping hip to left
46 Bump hip to right
47 Bump hip to right
48 Step left foot back together while bumping hip to left
Repeat
