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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: 36 counts, Intermediate 4 wall
Choreographer: Unknown
Music: Mortal Kombat (Fast Dance Mix) from the movie Mortal Kombat Annihilation. By The Immortals
The Tide Is High by Atomic Kitten (slow, 16 count intro)
Love At The First Sight by Kylie Minogue (med, 16 count intro)
Im Gonna Getcha Good by Shania Twain (med/fast, 16 count intro)
Knight Rider by TV Junkeez feat. KITT (fast, 20 count intro)
Amigos by Diamond Jack (very fast)
Step, Slide, Kick-Ball-Change, Step Slide, Kick-Ball-Change
01 02 Step right to the side (right toe points to the right)
Slide left next to right (both feet are together again)
03 & 04 Kick right forward, step right down, step left down (do this steps fast)
05 06 Step right to the side (right toe points to the right)
Slide left next to right (both feet are together again)
07 & 08 Kick right forward, step right down, step left down (do this steps fast)
Pivot ½ Turn, Heel-Toe-Cross, Side, Cross, Right Chasse
09 10 Step right forward, pivot ½ turn to the left
11 & 12 Touch right heel forward, touch right to back, cross left over right (do this steps
fast bend your knees a little while crossing, thats easier)
13 14 Step right to the side, cross left behind right
15 & 16 Shuffle right, left, right to the right
Side, Cross, Ό Turn Shuffle, Cross Rock, Shuffle
17 18 Step left to the side, cross right behind left
19 & 20 Shuffle left, right, left in a Ό turn to the left
21 22 Cross right over left and lift up left, recover weight on left
23 & 24 Shuffle right, left, right in place
Kick Twice, Shuffle, Heel, Toe, Shuffle
25 26 Kick left forward twice
27 & 28 Shuffle left, right, left in place
29 30 Touch right heel forward (toe points to the right),
Touch right toe forward (heel points to the right and right knee crosses over left)
31 & 32 Shuffle right, left, right in place
Cross Rock, Shuffle
33 34 Cross left over right and lift up right, recover weight on right
35 & 36 Shuffle left, right, left in place
Restart
