Honestly, Carlos is a weird kid, and I think what I love about this book is that his family just rolls with it -- while calling out their racist neighbors with deadpan humor and overwhelming them with extraordinary talent. It could be super cringy, but it never quite crosses that line -- Carlos has so much heart and his family is just so present for him (in that realistic pass-the-buck until it matters kind of way). I think this would make a great animated sit-com or at least a fabulous series. I'd love to see what happens next. I particularly love RJ and her dad and Juan and Marie. Very, very funny. ( )