Angela Cervantes – författare

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! Cross over to another realm in the sequel to Anomalies 53, Dragon Dreams!

It's been a month since Ollie and Garen said goodbye to each other. A month since they crossed into the Shadowland, fracturing the magical balance between realms and almost destroying the world as they know it. A month since they discovered their true selvesshapeshifter and gatekeeper.

Everything should be normal now or as normal as normal can be. Ollie's in Miami, and Garen's on the other side, keeping the peace in the Shadowland.

But when a gate to the Shadowland briefly opensand a note from Garen saying ';HELP!' falls into Ollie's lapit becomes clear that their story isn't over yet. Before Ollie knows it, his Dad and Dr. Jackson have been snatched, and he finds himself in an alternate realma dark and lawless place called Morgumbra.

With Ollie's inner dragons fighting him for control, Ollie will have to tame the beasts within in order to save everyone he lovesor risk losing his family, and the Shadowland, to the darkest forces.

It's a high-flying, vividly imagined new adventure from beloved author and Pura Belpre Award-honoree Angela Cervantes.

From Pura Belpre Honor recipient Angela Cervantes and perfectly timed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy follows 12-year-old sleuth Diez Espada on a high-stakes case as he tracks down the tournament's stolen trophy in time for the championship match. "Humor, heart, and futbol... everything a middle grade mystery should be." -Chris Grabenstein, New York Times-bestselling author of the Lemoncello seriesDiez Espada-named after the jersey number of his soccer-obsessed father's favorite player, Lionel Messi-would rather be chasing clues than soccer balls. When the World Cup trophy disappears at a glitzy party in Miami, he's suddenly at the center of the most thrilling match of his life-a race to find the trophy before it's gone for good.Teaming up with his crush, Rio, and the world-famous Detective Enzo, Diez dives headfirst into a one-night whirlwind of secret tunnels and a squad of suspicious suspects: a spoiled son of a Miami tycoon, a famous sportscaster, and even Rio's two prankster younger brothers.The clock is ticking, the suspects are slippery, and the stadium lights are ready to shine. Will Diez find the trophy in time for the World Cup championship match?Also available in Spanish

Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!

A room locked for 50 years.

A valuable peacock ring.

A mysterious brother-sister duo.

Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together.

While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward -- and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist!

No hay mejor sensación en el mundo que subir a lo más alto del podio y alzar un trofeo en alto. Al menos, eso es lo que Allie piensa... nunca ha ganado nada. Todos en su familia son especiales de alguna manera: su hermana menor es una estrella de la televisión; su hermano es un prodigio del fútbol; su bisabuelo ganó la Medalla de Honor del Congreso.

Con una familia así, Allie sabe que debe dejar huella o arriesgarse a quedarse atrás. Está decidida a añadir una medalla brillante, un listón azul o un hermoso trofeo al acervo familiar. Cuando se anuncia un prestigioso concurso escolar, Allie tiene la oportunidad perfecta de llevarse el primer puesto, por fin. Solo hay un pequeño inconveniente... su mayor competencia es también su exmejor amiga, Sara. ¿Podrá Allie llevarse el primer premio y recuperar a una amiga, o estará destinada a perderlo todo?

Is winning top prize worth losing a friend?

No better feeling exists in the world than stepping to the top of a winner's podium and hoisting a trophy high in the air. At least, that's what Allie thinks . . . she's never actually won anything before. Everyone in her family is special in some way -- her younger sister is a rising TV star; her brother is a soccer prodigy; her great-grandfather is a Congressional Medal of Honor winner.

With a family like this, Allie knows she has to make her mark or risk being left behind. She's determined to add a shiny medal, blue ribbon, or beautiful trophy to her family's award shelf. When a prestigious school contest is announced, Allie has the perfect opportunity to take first -- at last. There's just one small snag . . . her biggest competition is also her ex-best friend, Sara. Can Allie take top prize and win back a friend -- or is she destined to lose it all?

One two, the Caretaker’s coming for you. Three-four, you’ll breathe no more. Five-six, you’ll float like sticks. Seven, eight, you’ll meet your fate.

Rafael Fuentes isn’t easily scared. He loves writing ghost stories, reading scary books, and entertaining his friends with terrifying tales he creates on the spot. Rafa has come up against enough real-life scary situations that fictional hauntings seem like no big deal. Rafa’s incarcerated mom is being released from jail soon, and will be coming to live with him, his sister, and their grandparents. For the first time in a while, Rafa feels a pit of fear growing in his stomach.

To take his mind off his mom’s return, Rafa spends an evening crafting the scariest ghost story he’s ever told. As an eerie blood moon hangs in the sky, Rafa tells a group of friends about The Caretaker. The Caretaker is an evil ghost who lures unsuspecting kids into the neighborhood pond. . . and they don’t ever come out. Rafa is really proud of his latest creation, until strange things start to happen around him. With a sinking feeling, Rafa realizes the Caretaker is real. Rafa has brought the ghost to life—and only he can stop him.

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