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Lowriders to the rescue, Cathy Camper ; illustrated by Raul Gonzalez III

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Lowriders to the rescue

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Cathy Camper ; illustrated by Raul Gonzalez III

"Meet Lupe, a whip-smart impala with a flair for mechanics, Flapjack, a sweet young octopus who can shine up anything with his eight gleaming tentacles, and Elirio, a thoughtful mosquito who’s fascinated with words and determined to become an artist. What do all three have in common? A love of lowriders—and a passion for solving problems! Nothing is normal in the little town where the Lowriders live. To start, Flappy can’t see a thing! He keeps mistaking fire hydrants for sailors and laundry for love interests. Even more worrying, the Upscale Business Association is determined to make more money than ever by tearing down local shops in favor of a brand-new development for wealthy landowners. Most disconcerting of all, the monarchs who usually migrate through town at this time of year are nowhere to be found. But when Sokar, a beautiful young monarch, bikes into town with a broken wing, she has scary news to report: A dangerous wildfire is burning fast and hot and nonstop, leaving the monarchs stranded. Might Sokar and Flappy have more in common than meets the goggles? How can the Lowriders save their town? And exactly how powerful is passion in the face of an overheated planet’s furious flames?"--publisher's website

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