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Novio Boy: A Play

by Gary Soto

A date with a daunting age gap

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A date with a daunting age gap

Rudy’s date with Patricia turns an ordinary social milestone into the engine of this one-act play: he needs money, confidence, and something to say before the evening can begin. The setup centers on the uncertainties of adolescence and the effort of navigating a social situation that feels bigger than it is. Its play format keeps the focus on the date and Rudy’s preparation, while a glossary of Spanish phrases adds a language reference alongside the drama.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in plays about adolescent social life.
  • Readers looking for a short, date-centered story with a Spanish-language element.

Themes

Adolescence and datingConfidence and social expectationsSpanish language

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Book overview

Ninth grader Rudy has a date with eleventh grader Patricia. Now he has to come up with the money, the poise, and the conversation to carry it off. This one-act play, by turns heartwarming and heart-wrenching, follows Rudy from his desperate search for guidance through the hilarious date itself--all the way to its happy conclusion.

Includes a glossary of Spanish phrases.

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