Pedro/Peter's parents were born in Mexico and so were his older siblings. Having a family with nine kids (some born in Mexico and some born in the U.S.) makes for some hectic times. When his parents announce they will be traveling 2,000 miles to Mexico to bring back their grandfather, Peter is excited. He knows traveling with that many people will have its ups and downs, but going to Mexico should be a real adventure.
Peter's dad gets a great deal on a used Winnebago motorhome. It will be a road trip with the convenience of having sleeping quarters, a bathroom, and plenty of room to spread out. Since the four older kids suggest they could drive separately in the family pickup, that means even more room for Peter and the younger kids.
Everyone piles in with their backpacks full of snacks and comic books. On the roof are boxes of hand-me-down toys to donate to the poor kids in Mexico. The trip begins.
The first problem happens when they are crossing the border into Mexico. The border guards are not impressed with all the extra stuff and make Peter's dad unload the boxes, and they confiscate the cool stuff from their backpacks. Fortunately, there are enough attractions along the way to keep everyone entertained as the long journey continues.
Once they arrive in the town where Peter's parents grew up, they meet up with tons of cousins and learn more about their mysterious grandfather. Filled with humor, heartbreak, and family history and secrets, MEXIKID is a graphic novel worth diving into. Knowing it contains true tidbits about author Pedro Martin makes it an adventure that easy to imagine.
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