Yehudi "Hudi" Mercado shares stories from his younger years in hopes that readers will "find their chunky. " Growing up in Texas as a Mexican Jewish kid definitely provided some challenges. The story begins when his parents began nagging him about his weight, claiming that lung surgery when he was only six years old required that he work toward a healthier body. Hudi tells the tales of his less than successful athletic pursuits resulting in reaffirming his love of art. Fortunately, for readers that art talent fills this graphic novel with colorful versions of Hudi's escapades.
Baseball, soccer, swimming, tennis, and finally football prove to be mostly beyond Hudi's skill level. With the help of Chunky, his imaginary cheerleader, Hudi manages to survive with only a few trips to the hospital and numerous frustrated teammates and coaches.
Hudi faces other challenges as his family deals with financial issues and his father's layoff and work requiring travel across the country. All the while Hudi maintains his sense of humor, although his jokes aren't everyone's cup of tea.
Readers will enjoy Hudi's love of Saturday Night Live, his crazy art, and his never-ending determination to find his place in life.
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