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“Through Max’s struggle to handle his hero’s news, Garza reflects on the often-outsize expectations we heap onto our heroes and the personal sacrifices they make to become athletes and entertainers. The steadily paced narrative, accented by offbeat characters and moments of sincerity and growth, resembles a tender family sitcom. ”

—Booklist

“Garza shows a new mastery of his characters–all Mexican–and fictional world in this latest installment. Apart from Max’s continued growth, each character shines, no matter how small an appearance they may make. In the end, what readers get is an assured, joyous story full of lucha libre antics and poignant familial bonding. Max’s finest adventure thus far.”

—Kirkus Reviews

Maximilian & the Curse of the Fallen Angel / Maximilian & la Maldición del Ángel Caído (Max’s Lucha Libre Adventures #4)

Written by Xavier Garza and Luis Humberto Crosthwaite ‧(Translator)
Illustrated by Xavier Garza
Published by Cinco Puntos Press

It’s the end of an era! Max’s uncle –legendary luchador, the Guardian Angel– is getting married and walking away from wrestling! Max was set on taking over the wrestling role, but not so soon. He’s just fourteen! To make matters worse, his uncle chose a wild new wrestler for his last match, the Fallen Angel. If the villain wins, will the legend of the Guardian Angel die before Max is ready to put on the mask?

¡Es el fin de una era! El tío de Max –el legendario luchador, el Ángel de la Guarda– se va a casar, ¡y retirarse de la lucha libre! Max quería ser la siguiente persona a asumir el papel del héroe enmascarado, pero no tan pronto. ¡Solo tiene catorce años! Y para colmo, su tío escogió un nuevo luchador temerario para su ultima pelea, el Ángel Caído. ¿Si gana el villano morirá la leyenda del Ángel de la Guarda antes de que Max esté listo para ponerse la mascara?

Don’t miss the rest of the series! Explore / ¡No te pierdas el resto de la serie! Explora:

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Publication Date: January 2020
Available As: Paperback, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older

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Setting: United States (San Antonio TX)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

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