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Cece Rios and the King of Fears

Cece Rios and the King of Fears

Published in
2022
4.38
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Description

In this thrilling sequel to the middle grade fantasy adventure Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls, Cece Rios and her sister Juana embark on a journey to Devils Alley to challenge the criatura king El Cucuy and reclaim part of Juana's soul. Cece, using her new curandera abilities, and Juana, determined to restore her soul and get revenge on El Sombrern, face the sinister El Cucuy who craves Cece's powers for his dark purposes. Joined by their criatura allies Coyote and Little Lion, the Rios sisters must uncover El Cucuy's secrets and confront the forces of Devils Alley to save Juana's soul. This award-winning series is perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Amari and the Night Brothers.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
336 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Inspiring story of courage and self-discovery
  • Rich incorporation of Mexican folklore
  • Dynamic and relatable protagonist
  • Themes of family and personal growth