Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa (Pilar Ramirez Duology, 1) Arabic Cousins Coral and Isa are

Cousins Coral and Isa are so close that they're practically siblings

Each persons biographical story is written in both Spanish and English to encourage and promote bilingual literacy

The integration of Nahuatl words (defined with a pronunciation guide in the glossary) into the narrative provides a rich opportunity to introduce and explore another facet of ancient Aztec culture

Leila discovers that baking with them is fun

Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa (Pilar Ramirez Duology, 1) Arabic Cousins Coral and Isa areThe Land of Stories meets Dominican myths and legends come to life in Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa, a blockbuster contemporary middle grade fantasy duology starter from Julian Randall. Fans of Tristan Strong and The Storm Runner, here is your next obsession. "A breathtaking journey . . . readers better hold on tight." Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series Twelve year old Pilar Violeta Purp Ramirezs