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“Twelve-year-old Rooster faces the reality of his monstruo heritage in this sequel to Los Monstruos: Felice and the Wailing Woman (2023). …Each night, the children of Tres Leches are lured to El Camarón Dance Hall & Arcade, where they’re greeted by Rooster’s father, Cayetano, who’s a devil. But lately, some of the young people who’ve gone to El Camarón haven’t made it back home. …When the answer to the disappearances proves to be uncomfortable, Rooster must confront his identity head-on. This story steeped in Mexican folklore emphasizes the importance of being true to your values, while exploring bullying, family, and one’s sense of self.”

– Kirkus Reviews

Rooster and the Dancing Diablo (Los Monstruos #2)

Written by Diana López
Published by Kokila

The magical town of Tres Leches, home to the figures of Texas–Mexico border lore, has been through a lot. Most recently, the town was released from a curse that kept La Llorona, the wailing woman, haunting the shores of their river. But just when the townsfolk were preparing to return to sunny riverside picnics and barbecues, the children of Tres Leches mysteriously began to go missing. The town suspects another monstruo, the Dancing Devil, is luring kids to El Camarón Dance Hall & Arcade. The Dancing Devil’s son, Rooster, who has a foot in both the human and monster worlds, feels compelled to lead the search for the missing children with the help of his friends, Ava (the daughter of La Lechuza) and Felice (the daughter of La Llorona). Their journey takes them to an old gothic mansion with a twisted family history and a pull so powerful that it’s nearly impossible to resist.

Picking up where Felice and the Wailing Woman left off, Rooster and the Dancing Diablo brims with magic, adventure, and Mexican folklore.

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Primary ISBN: 9780593326527
Publication Date: May 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older

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Setting: United States (Corpus Christi TX), Fictional Location (Texas)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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