About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling to balance their responsibilities with family time, or when you want to encourage a sense of heritage through an exciting, high-stakes lens. While the story is a fast-paced spy mission, it is rooted in the importance of connecting with elders and maintaining family bonds across different cultures. It provides a fun entry point for discussing how to stay focused on a goal even when life feels chaotic. The story follows Carmen and Juni Cortez as they travel to Spain for a family reunion, only to be pulled into a secret mission to stop a villain from putting the entire city of Madrid into a permanent sleep. It explores themes of teamwork, bravery, and accountability in a way that is accessible for middle-grade readers. Parents will appreciate the positive sibling dynamic and the celebration of their Latino roots, all wrapped in a lighthearted science-fiction adventure that is appropriate for ages 8 to 12.
