Suncatcher

(A Graphic Novel)

By Jose Pimienta

Paperback

Published on May 19, 2020 | 224 Pages

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Published on May 19, 2020 | 224 Pages

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Grades Grade 7 & Up
Ages 12 and up

Filled with music, passion, supernatural secrets, and family, Jose Pimienta’s Suncatcher brings to life a contemporary story of a girl growng up in Mexicali, with a supernatural twist and a lot of music.

Beatriz loves music.

More than her school—more than her friends—and definitely more than her homework. After Beatriz discovers that her grandfather’s soul is trapped in his guitar, she becomes determined to get him out. But the only way to free him is to play the perfect song—his perfect song, a song that he never actually wrote down.

Fixated on freeing her grandfather, music slowly consumes Beatriz’s life. Soon she finds her self growing obsessed with perfection at the expense of her friendships, her band, and her health.

Beatriz won’t let anything stop her. Even if it means losing everything else.

"Haunting, beautiful, and complex." –Kirkus Reviews

"Pimienta gives this ’devil at the crossroads’ tale a fresh twist with the Mexicali punk setting; music lovers and fans of graphic novels will be intrigued.” –School and Library Journal

“Beatriz’s relatable struggle with burnout and generational expectations sit amid an engaging tale.” –Publisher’s Weekly

“Satisfying for any and all music fans.” –Booklist

ISBN 9780593124819 (Paperback)
Published on May 19, 2020
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-3/4 x 8-1/4
Age Range 12 and up
Grade Grade 7 & Up
Reading Level Lexile: HL390L | Fountas/Pinnell: Z+

ISBN 9780593124833 (Ebook)
Published on May 19, 2020
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 224
Dimensions 5-3/4 x 8-1/4
Age Range 12 and up
Grade Grade 7 & Up
Reading Level Lexile: HL390L | Fountas/Pinnell: Z+

Jose Pimienta

Jose Pimienta is the acclaimed author of many graphic novels including Twin Cities and Halfway to Somewhere, both of which have received multiple starred reviews. They are the also winner of the Stonewall Award. Jose’s work with students, in both English and Spanish, has made them a great guest at many school across the US. In their stories, they focus on the importance of Latinx culture and the experience of growing up on the border.