About the book
It all starts when Marisa picks up the wrong cell phone. When she returns it to Rene, she feels curiously drawn to him. But Marisa and Rene aren't exactly a match made in heaven. For one thing, Marisa is a chola; she's a lot of girl, and she's not ashamed of it. Skinny Rene gangles like a sackful of elbows and wears a calculator on his belt. In other words, he's a geek. So why can't Marisa stay away from him? Includes a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.
- Opposites Attract: She’s a tough chola who isn’t afraid of a fight. He’s a skinny geek who wears a calculator on his belt. It was never supposed to work.
- A Heartwarming Meet Cute: After Marisa gets in a fight defending a friend, she accidentally swaps cell phones with Rene. One phone call to get it back changes everything.
- Hispanic Teen Romance: A funny, authentic story full of heart and humor, featuring a glossary of the Spanish words and phrases that color Marisa’s world.
- Coming of Age: To be with Rene, Marisa transfers to a new school, ready to change her life. But standing up for what you believe in—and who you love—is never easy.
Editions of Accidental Love
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780152061135
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547536781
Read an Excerpt
It all starts when Marisa picks up the wrong cell phone. When she returns it to Rene, she feels curiously drawn to him. But Marisa and Rene aren't exactly a match made in heaven. For one thing, Marisa is a chola; she's a lot of girl, and she's not ashamed of it. Skinny Rene gangles like a sackful of elbows and wears a calculator on his belt. In other words, he's a geek. So why can't Marisa stay away from him? Includes a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.
- Opposites Attract: She’s a tough chola who isn’t afraid of a fight. He’s a skinny geek who wears a calculator on his belt. It was never supposed to work.
- A Heartwarming Meet Cute: After Marisa gets in a fight defending a friend, she accidentally swaps cell phones with Rene. One phone call to get it back changes everything.
- Hispanic Teen Romance: A funny, authentic story full of heart and humor, featuring a glossary of the Spanish words and phrases that color Marisa’s world.
- Coming of Age: To be with Rene, Marisa transfers to a new school, ready to change her life. But standing up for what you believe in—and who you love—is never easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Accidental Love about?
It all starts when Marisa picks up the wrong cell phone. When she returns it to Rene, she feels curiously drawn to him. But Marisa and Rene aren't exactly a match made in heaven. For one thing, Marisa is a chola; she's a lot of girl, and she's not ashamed of it. Skinny Rene gangles like a sackful of elbows and wears a calculator on his belt. In other words, he's a geek. So why can't Marisa stay away from him? Includes a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.
- Opposites Attract: She’s a tough chola who isn’t afraid of a fight. He’s a skinny geek who wears a calculator on his belt. It was never supposed to work.
- A Heartwarming Meet Cute: After Marisa gets in a fight defending a friend, she accidentally swaps cell phones with Rene. One phone call to get it back changes everything.
- Hispanic Teen Romance: A funny, authentic story full of heart and humor, featuring a glossary of the Spanish words and phrases that color Marisa’s world.
- Coming of Age: To be with Rene, Marisa transfers to a new school, ready to change her life. But standing up for what you believe in—and who you love—is never easy.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Accidental Love?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics
Where can I read a sample of Accidental Love?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780152061135
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Accidental Love?
Gary Soto
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Accidental Love is available as paperback(ISBN 9780152061135) and ebook(ISBN 9780547536781)
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