By: Ortiz, Amparo
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Date of Publication: 28/09/23
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780062950284
Dimensions in mm: 152 x 230 x 15
Description: Violeta Rubio and her friends are on a mission to protect their local chupacabra from international smugglers and monster hunters in this supernatural island adventure by acclaimed author Amparo Ortiz and debut illustrator Ronnie Garcia. Violeta Rubio only has one goal in mind for her first-ever trip to Puerto Rico: help Abuelita reopen her beloved restaurant. The only problem is that Violeta?_Ts whole family thinks they can do it without her. Now Violeta doesn?_Tt have anyone to hang out with or anything to do. But when best friend duo Diego and Lorena need help capturing the rumored chupacabra, Violeta sees her chance to change all that. What she isn?_Tt expecting is to run straight into the beast! Only?_?he isn?_Tt as monstrous as everyone assumes. Sure, he?_Ts got some scales and spikes, big red eyes, and pointy fangs?_"but he?_Ts a totally puppy and loyal to a fault. Violeta must find a way to keep Chupie hidden and convince her newfound friends that he isn?_Tt anything to be scared of. And if that isn?_Tt hard enough, a new threat lurks around the corner that is dead set on capturing Chupie for their own nefarious means. Will Violeta be able to save Chupie from the danger that surrounds them without sacrificing everything else in the process?Saving Chupie captures the resilience of a young girl, a family, and an island in face of nearly impossible odds and proves that love and friendship conquers all in this timely new adventure inspired by Puerto Rican culture and lore.
Format: Paperback / softback
Published By: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Date of Publication: 28/09/23
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780062950284
Dimensions in mm: 152 x 230 x 15
Description: Violeta Rubio and her friends are on a mission to protect their local chupacabra from international smugglers and monster hunters in this supernatural island adventure by acclaimed author Amparo Ortiz and debut illustrator Ronnie Garcia. Violeta Rubio only has one goal in mind for her first-ever trip to Puerto Rico: help Abuelita reopen her beloved restaurant. The only problem is that Violeta?_Ts whole family thinks they can do it without her. Now Violeta doesn?_Tt have anyone to hang out with or anything to do. But when best friend duo Diego and Lorena need help capturing the rumored chupacabra, Violeta sees her chance to change all that. What she isn?_Tt expecting is to run straight into the beast! Only?_?he isn?_Tt as monstrous as everyone assumes. Sure, he?_Ts got some scales and spikes, big red eyes, and pointy fangs?_"but he?_Ts a totally puppy and loyal to a fault. Violeta must find a way to keep Chupie hidden and convince her newfound friends that he isn?_Tt anything to be scared of. And if that isn?_Tt hard enough, a new threat lurks around the corner that is dead set on capturing Chupie for their own nefarious means. Will Violeta be able to save Chupie from the danger that surrounds them without sacrificing everything else in the process?Saving Chupie captures the resilience of a young girl, a family, and an island in face of nearly impossible odds and proves that love and friendship conquers all in this timely new adventure inspired by Puerto Rican culture and lore.