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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
2-Wall Line Dance
Theme song: Tonight is the Night-by La Bouche; CD-Sweet Dreams.
I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)-by Hall & Oates; CD-The
very Best of Daryl Hall & John Oates. Stuck In The Middle
With You- by Bob Dylan;
1-4 Step right to front
Step left to front
Step right to back
Step heel of left in place
5-8 Step left down in place
Step right to front
Step left to back
Step right heel in place
9-12 Step right to right
Step left behind right
Step right to right making a ¼ turn to left
Touch left next to right
13-16 Do Cha Cha step with right going backwards
17-20 Step left to front
Step right to front turning 1/8 to the right
Cha Cha step starting with left
21-25 Tap right toe obliquely to right
Tap right heel to front of left foot
Tap right heel to right oblique of left foot
Step right in place (right foot crossed on left)
26-30 Tap left toe obliquely to left
Tap left heel in front of right
Tap left heel obliquely to right of right foot (left foot crossed on right)
31-34 Step right to front
Turn 1/4 turn to left
Step right to front
Turn 1/4 turn to left
35-38 Step right in front of left
Step left to left
Step right behind left
Stomp left next to right
Repeat
Note: I could not find the 2-wall "Loose Boots" line dance. If you see errors on this step sheet
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