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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: 32 Count, Intermediate, 2 Wall
Choreographer: Unknown
Music: Unbelieveable by Diamond Rio
Kick Twice, Right Shuffle, Kick Twice, Left Shuffle
01 – 02 Kick right forward twice
03 & 04 Shuffle right, left, right in place
05 – 06 Kick left forward twice
07 & 08 Shuffle left, right, left in place
Hip Bumps, Right Shuffle, Left Shuffle
09 – 10 Step right diagonal forward and shake hips twice
11 – 12 Recover weight on left and shake hips twice
13 & 14 Shuffle forward right, left, right
15 & 16 Shuffle forward left, right, left
Right Grapevine, Left Grapevine ¼ Turn
17 – 20 Step right to the side, cross left behind right,
step right to the side, touch left next to right
21 – 24 Step left to the side, cross right behind left,
step left in a ¼ turn to the left, touch right next to left
Rock Step, ½ Turn Shuffle, Rock Step, ½ Turn Shuffle
25 – 26 Rock right forward and lift up left, recover weight on left
27 & 28 Shuffle right, left, right in a ½ turn to the right
29 – 30 Rock left forward and lift up right, recover weight on right
31 & 32 Shuffle left, right, left in a ½ turn to the left
Repeat
