Pancho Bandito and the Avocado Desperadoes

by Mike Sundy, Jonathan Sundy (Illustrations)

Action. Adventure. Guacamole.

Pancho Bandito and the Avocado Desperadoes is an epic tall tale with crop-robbing bandits, mythical mysteries, and big secrets about Pancho's past. Ride along with the heroic cowboy Pancho and his best friend, the Amarillo Armadillo, as they seek an ancient weapon to defend a helpless town against a gang of greedy desperadoes.

Pancho Bandito and the Avocado Desperadoes is a tall tale children's picture book. This Western kid's book is full of exciting action & adventure related to Olmec mythology. The playful language and gorgeous landscapes make it a right rollickin' read for grown-ups and young'uns alike, but it's especially beloved by kids ages 6-8. Pick up your book now to enjoy the fun!

Genres: Childrens

41 pages, Paperback

Published September 19, 2016

About the author

Mike Sundy writes children's books and screenplays in the San Francisco Bay Area. His bestselling picture books include Part of My Heart and the Pancho Bandito series. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and previously worked at Pixar Animation Studios. He enjoys being silly with his wife and three daughters.

Reviews

[Renee Culp]

Fabulous book

I loved the illustrations and the story line. It was part mystery with a feel good ending. I loved the set up for the next book. I can't wait to read it. Well done.

[Angie]

Synopsis: "Pancho Bandito and the Avocado Desperadoes is an epic tall tale with crop-robbing bandits, mythical South American mysteries, and big secrets about Pancho's past. Ride along with heroic Pancho and the Amarillo Armadillo as they seek an ancient weapon to defend a helpless town against the menacing El Pico and his gang of greedy desperadoes.

Pancho Bandito and the Avocado Desperadoes is a tall tale children's picture book. This Western kid's book is full of exciting action & adventure related to Olmec mythology. The playful language and gorgeous landscapes make it a right rollickin' read for grown-ups and young'uns alike, but it's especially beloved by kids ages 6-8. Click the order button to share the fun with your own whippersnappers!"

My Review: I absolutely loved the first Pancho Bandito story and have waited far too long to read this one. For some reason this one didn't capture me quite the way the first one did with it's Tall Tale feel. While that was a little disappointing, this was still a great story. I enjoyed the characters and the unique way the Pancho develops as a character. The Avocado Desperadoes brought a dark element to the story but it was done in a way not to scare young kids. It also sets up perfectly for the next book in the story. Definitely a fun and unique read children and adults will enjoy.

[J. Dawn Miller]

My now 4.5 year old really enjoyed the first book in this series. We downloaded it free a little over 2 years ago and we've probably read it a million times since. I finally broke down and purchased the sequel. He was enertained, but in my grown up opinion this book is not nearly as good as the original. The very strange sci-fi storyline was pretty disappointing. It was very disjointed and seemed like it written in stream of consciousness. I'm glad I didn't spend $40 on the hardback versions.

[Sandra Stiles]

In this story Pancho comes across a town of avocado farmers. They are being robbed of their avocado. Pancho tries to help but gets injured. The old grandmother tells him about his “people” and he goes in search of them. What he learns and what he finds may just help him protect the innocent farmers.