Cheecho the Magnificent Magico

About the Book

"…A fantastical read full of fun, adventure, and a lot of magic. ..The plot moves quickly and the characters are well developed through the effective use of believable dialogue and descriptive narrative."

Emily-Jane Hills Orford
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Cheecho the Magnificent Magico

Cheecho Gonzales' father has mysteriously gone away and he desperately wants him to return. When the 10-year-old learns he has magic powers (we’re talking flying pigs, a crystal ball fish tank and magically appearing enchiladas), he befriends a broken down magician, Mr. Magico, to help bring his father home.

If Cheecho's magic is powerful enough, it can return his father to him and heal the heart of the lonely, old magician – if not he may be separated from his father forever and his friend will fall into further ruin.

Joining Cheecho in his journey are his trouble-making friends Sergio and Sara, his purple-haired Abbey Irma and a wise-cracking parrot Pepito. In this hopeful tale, Cheecho learns that with the friendship of Mr. Magico he can perhaps create the magic needed to reunite his family.

Cheecho the Magnificent Magico is perfect for kids who love magic, mystery and adventure.

About the Author

MANUEL PADILLA JR. has over 40 years of professional writing experience in the media and publishing worlds, working as a newspaper reporter and editor; marketing, public relations and advertising professional; and public speaker. He has written pieces which have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and other publications, and was also a regular columnist for the Los Angeles Daily News. His first novel, Coconut: Brown on the Outside, White on the Inside, was based upon the experiences of American-born, Latino baby boomers. Cheecho the Magnificent Magico is his second novel. www.manuelpadillajr.com