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     Bobby and Miguel is about a twelve-year-old boy, Bobby, growing up in the Midwest. His neighborhood is quite homogeneous. Everyone who attends his school comes from a very similar background. The main character, Bobby, is a happy boy with few worries in life. One summer, between sixth and seventh grades, Bobby gets a new next-door-neighbor. His new neighbor was born in the USA, but his parents are from Merida, Mexico. During the summer before seventh grade, the two boys, Bobby and Miguel, develop a friendship. Although they each have new things to learn about each other, Bobby, in particular, has much to learn about Miguel and the Latino culture he comes from.

     This novel is a multicultural, coming-of-age story. Bobby becomes fascinated with the Latino culture as he gets to know his new neighbor, Miguel. Bobby is eager to learn about the culture, the customs, the food, and the Spanish language.  Many of Bobby and Miguel’s conversations revolve around Mexico: the food, customs, language, and especially, soccer.  Bobby learns what a “real” taco looks and tastes like, how difficult it can be to learn a new language, and the challenges of getting a soccer ball in the goal area without using his hands. However, when school begins in the fall, Bobby quickly learns that not everyone is as eager to learn about Latino culture as he is. Bobby and Miguel confront stereotypes and prejudices right from the beginning of the school year. The difficulties these two boys face in dealing with stereotypes and prejudices become a main theme in the novel. 

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