{"product_id":"adventure-in-the-city-of-stories-9781665915212","title":"Adventure in the City of Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen stolen artifacts magically appear in their aunt's closet, cousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy travel back in time to 1930 New York City to clear her name before history is irreparably altered in this companion to the \"spellbinding\" (\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) \u003ci\u003eCousins in the Time of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy never imagined that dusty old puppets and a mysterious book would launch them into a time-traveling adventure. But when they discover their aunt has treasures belonging to Pura Belpré, the trailblazing Latina librarian and storyteller, they're transported back to 1930s New York City. Their mission? Race against time to return Pura's puppets and a signed first edition of her book, proving their aunt isn't a thief. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe past is full of danger, though. A powerful woman will stop at nothing to steal the book, the cousins' nosy neighbor is snooping around, and the hardship of the Great Depression is all around them. Luckily Jorge, Camila, and Siggy meet Antonia, a fierce Puerto Rican girl fighting injustice against her community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe cousins will need courage, quick thinking, and a little help from history to protect Pura Belpré's legacy, clear their aunt's name, and make it back home. Can they pull it off before time runs out?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emma Otheguy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atheneum Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.41h x 5.41w x 1.01d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781665915212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmma Otheguy is the author of several books for young readers, including the picture books \u003ci\u003eA Sled for Gabo\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMartina Has Too Many Tías\u003c\/i\u003e, the bilingual picture book \u003ci\u003eMartí's Song for Freedom, \u003c\/i\u003e and the middle grade novels \u003ci\u003eSofía Acosta Makes a Scene\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCousins in the Time of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSilver Meadows Summer\u003c\/i\u003e, and, with Adam Gidwitz, \u003ci\u003eThe Madre de Aguas of Cuba\u003c\/i\u003e, part of the Unicorn Rescue Society series. Visit her at EmmaOtheguy.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePoly Bernatene was born in 1972 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has been drawing ever since. He graduated from Buenos Aires's art school, where he developed a great interest in managing different techniques in his work. He has worked in advertisement, animation, and comics. During the last fifteen years, he has established an exciting career as a professional illustrator, having published more than sixty children's books in eleven countries.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Emma Otheguy \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48719957098653,"sku":"9781665915212","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_d5c3cf0f-ff58-4396-a331-66dea6a7a0a6.jpg?v=1785312972","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/adventure-in-the-city-of-stories-9781665915212","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}