Accidental Love, Gary Soto
Accidental Love, Gary Soto
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Accidental Love

Author: Gary Soto

Narrator: Barrie Kreinik

Unabridged: 3 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2013


Synopsis

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?

About Gary Soto

Born in Fresno, California to Mexican American parents, Gary Soto learned the hard work ethic through his share of chores, including mowing lawns, picking grapes, painting house numbers on street curbs, and washing cars. His hard work paid off at California State University at Fresno, from which he graduated with an English degree, and later at the University of California at Irvine, where he earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Gary Soto is an acclaimed poet, essayist, and fiction writer. The awards for this multi-talented author are many, ranging from the U.S. Award for International Poetry Forum in 1977 for his first published book of poetry, The Elements of San Joaquin, to a Before Columbus Foundation American Book Award in 1985 for Living Up the Street, his first published work of prose recollections. His short story collection Baseball in April, was named an American Library Association's Best Book for Young Adults, and he received the Bura Belpre Award for Chato's Kitchen. He has also received the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video for Pool Party, and was nominated for a National Book Award.His other credits include fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the California Arts Council. Gary Soto is also one of the youngest poets to appear in the Norton Anthology of Modern Poetry. Several of his books have been translated into French, Spanish and Italian.Mr. Soto currently lives in Berkeley, California.

About Barrie Kreinik

Barrie Kreinik, actor, singer, playwright, and voice-dialect coach, is an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on March 10, 2015

i was a very good romance book for teens and all the issues that could happen in the book.......more

Goodreads review by Angel on October 29, 2013

This book is filled with a lot of humor and drama but overall it’s a story of love. Love isn’t always how you see it in the movies where prince charming gets the princess or the jock the cheerleader because in this story you get two opposites of people like Marisa and Rene. Marissa would be your eve......more

Goodreads review by Elaine on April 27, 2011

When Marisa Rodriguez accidentally switches cell phones with a stranger during a tussle with her best friends’ ex-boyfriend, the stage is set for an odd romance. When she meets Rene Torres to reclaim her phone, she inexplicably falls for his nerdy charm. Marisa decides to transfer from her dump of a......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on May 09, 2018

Marisa wouldn't expect to see herself with a nerd that couldn't even dress right or fix his socks. One day she ran into Rene at the hospital where she visits her best friend and accidentally picks up his phone. This book makes a love story turn into reality through the situations they have to go thr......more

Goodreads review by Aaliyah on November 21, 2017

SPOILER ALERT!!!!! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED "Accidental Love" by Gary Soto "Alicia had found out about the fight with Roberto in the hospital. Marissa couldn't believe Alicia was mad about that. Didn't she realize Marissa had been defending her?" Bullying, Cheating, Accidents, betrayal, and Drama with......more


Quotes

“Soto accurately depicts popularity and stereotypes in high school while conveying a melting pot of cultures. The teens’ struggles shine through with simplicity and authenticity. Soto…successfully bridges gender and cultural issues that affect teens.” Publishers Weekly

“Soto deepens this gentle romance between opposites with subtle, authentic glimpses of an uncertain world, where adults don’t always provide protection and nurturing. With humor and insight, he creates memorable, likable characters in Marisa and Rene, who find support and love by valuing authenticity and sweetness over cool.” Booklist

“[A] warmhearted, humorous novel…It’s hard not to like spunky Marisa and appreciate the fresh point of view she brings.” School Library Journal

“Soto remains true to his community, painting a picture of Marisa’s family, school, and neighborhood and interspersing Spanish language throughout this realistic romance between two young narrators learning to define themselves.” VOYA