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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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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
Choreographed by Yvonne Gonzales
Description: 48 count, 4 wall, intermediate line dance
Music: You're Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone by Brooks & Dunn; Big Hair by The Bellamy Brothers.
Take it easy on the jumps. You can land gently on one foot and then the other in the space of one beat of music.
Step And Touch
01 – 02 Step left foot forward, touch right heel forward
03 – 04 Step right foot back, touch left toe back
05 – 06 Step left foot forward, touch right heel forward
07 – 08 Step right foot back, touch left toe back
Weave
09 – 10 Step left foot to left side, cross-step right behind left
11 – 12 Step left foot to left side, cross-step right over left
13 – 14 Step left foot to left side, cross-step right behind left
15 – 16 Step left foot to left side, stomp right beside left
Turning Step-Hitches
17 – 18 Turning ¼ right, step right foot to right, hitch (raise) left knee
19 – 20 Turning ¼ left, step left foot to left, hitch (raise) right knee
21 – 22 Turning ¼ right, step right foot to right, hitch (raise) left knee
23 – 24 Turning ¼ left, step left foot to left, hitch (raise) right knee
Jumps, Turning Shuffles
25 – 26 Jump forward on both feet, hold & clap
27 – 28 Jump backward on both feet, hold & clap
29 & 30 Step right foot forward turning foot slightly right, step left together,step right foot in place completing ¼ turn
31 & 32 Turning ¼ left, step left foot forward, step right together, turning ¼ left, step left foot forward completing ½ turn
Struts, Kick-Cross-Unwind
33 – 34 Touch right toe forward, lower right heel to floor
35 – 36 Touch left toe forward, lower left heel to floor
37 – 38 Kick right foot forward, cross-step right foot over left
39 – 40 Unwind by pivoting ½ turn left on ball of left foot, hold
Struts, Kick-Cross-Unwind
41 – 42 Touch right toe forward, lower right heel to floor
43 – 44 Touch left toe forward, lower left heel to floor
45 – 46 Kick right foot forward, cross-step right foot over left
47 – 48 Unwind by pivoting ½ turn left on ball of left foot, hold
Repeat
