Sure, it helps that he can make rips in the universe, but he's incredibly intelligent and thoughtful. Sal's funny and witty, somehow always a step ahead of those around him. Sal and Gabi Break the Universe engages readers from start to finish, making it hard to put down. This hilarious, universe-breaking novel has plenty of laughs and a lot of heartfelt moments. Will they be able to handle it all and not permanently break the universe in the process? Show more Sal and Gabi have a lot on their plate from trying to learn more about Sal's powers to a prolonged hospital stay for Gabi's newborn brother in the hospital and Yasmany's difficult family situation. Unfortunately, Sal's rips release calamitrons, which can lead to the universe's destruction. Sal can make rips in the universe that allow him to transport things from parallel universes, including a raw chicken and Sal's Mami Muerta. The truth, it turns out, is even stranger than she could have imagined. Then, all evidence of the chicken inexplicably disappears, causing intrepid reporter/Yasmany's lawyer/student council president Gabi to search for the truth. For payback, Sal somehow put a raw chicken in Yasmany's locked locker with a crowd of students watching. His most recent visit is because of an incident with bully Yasmany, who knocks Sal's diabetes kit from his hand after Sal tried to help Yasmany with his locker. In SAL AND GABI BREAK THE UNIVERSE, 13-year-old Sal has been to the principal's office three times and it's only the first week of school. There's mild play-fighting and some mention of blood. After a day of not eating, Sal, who has diabetes, passes out and ends up in the hospital for an overnight stay.

While many characters think Gabi and Sal would make a cute couple, neither are interested in more than friendship. Gabi's newborn brother Iggy fights for his life in the hospital, and there are moments when readers will worry whether little Iggy will make it. Sal, still grieving his mother's death, intentionally and unintentionally brings his Mami Muerta from other universes. Sal and Gabi's universe-breaking adventure is filled with lots of laughs thanks to Sal's sarcasm and wit, but their journey is not without some tears. Sal can cross into other universes and transport items like a dead chicken and his Mami Muerta from other universes into this universe. Parents need to know that Sal and Gabi Break the Universe, by Carlos Hernandez, is the first book in a duology, a 2020 Pura Belpré Author Award winner, and is in development for a TV show. Gabi's 'addicted' to caffeine.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Sal is diabetic and has a diabetes bag that includes syringes.

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