Mata la piñata

by Kristy Placido

Beginner reader in past tense for students learning Spanish.

Genres: Spanish Literature

Reviews

[Freefall (inactive, find me on discord)]

let's be honest. if you were scared of a papier-mâché piñata and beating it with toothpaste and fruit (idk either, guys) didn't work, just pull out the lighter and give the thing a funeral pyre

[Lainey Socha · Rating 1 out of 5]

why did we need to read this

[Kamryn Hughes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este cuento era cómico y divertido. Lo recomiendo para las personas que estudian el español como según lengua.

[Lora Carrillo St John · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book I read every year with my Spanish two class. My only gripe is the climax of actually killing the pinata. As a teacher, I have to play up that piece of the book and have the kids try to guess what they think happened, and try to turn the vagueness into something fun.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun story for my students to read.

[Summertime Readaholic · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked this book well enough. It is definitely written with the kids in mind. Without giving too much away, the book is little bit horror and little bit comedy. This is not usually a genre I can get into, so for me it was just okay. I enjoyed the artwork though, which is a step up from most of the other books in the field of readers. I will be adding it to my classroom library though, because it is easy for my HS students to relate to the characters and the story line.

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a good book, but it's hard to get my students to buy into the idea of a zombie piñata. Maybe I need to rethink how it's presented. I could have them act out certain scenes as Diego, Joel, Diego's parents, even the two sidekicks who disappear instead of staying to help clean up. I'll play the part of the menacing piñata and ride a motorcycle. I hope my students don't beat me at the end.

Overall, my students seem to enjoy the biographies more. But this book is good for a bit of comedy.