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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
Description: Intermediate, 32 count, 4 Wall
Choreographer: Unknown
Music: I Like It, I Love It by Tim McGraw
Toe Touch Forward, Back, Pivot ½ Turn Twice, Pivot ¼ Turn
01 & Touch right toe back to the right, touch right toe forward
02 & Touch right toe back to the right, touch right toe forward
03 – 04 Step right forward, pivot ½ turn to the left
05 – 06 Step right forward, pivot ½ turn to the left
07 – 08 Step right forward, pivot ¼ turn to the left
Heel Struts, Rock Step Forward, Rock Step Back,
09 – 10 Touch right heel forward, step right down
11 – 12 Touch left heel forward, step left down
13 – 14 Rock forward on right and lift up left, recover weight on left
15 – 16 Rock back on right and lift up left, recover weight on left
Right Shuffle, Left Shuffle
17 & 18 Shuffle forward right, left, right
19 & 20 Shuffle forward left, right, left
21 & 22 Shuffle forward right, left, right
23 & 24 Shuffle forward left, right, left
Hip Bumps, Around The World Twice
25 – 26 Step right diagonal forward and shake hips twice to the right
27 – 28 Recover weight on left and shake hips twice to the left
29 – 32 Circle hips to the right, left, right, left
Repeat
