When his brother cannot make a drug run for a brutal gang that has taken over their small Mexican town, Diego finds himself caught in an impossible situation.

Ceci anxiously awaits her first posada, the special Mexican Christmas party, and the opportunity to select a piñata for it.

Before she decides whether to accept her stepfather's proposal of adoption, twelve-year-old Adela Ramírez reaches out to her estranged biological father--who is in the midst of a career comeback as a luchador--and the eccentric extended family of wrestlers she has never met, bringing Adela closer to understanding the expansive definition of family.

Thirteen-year-old spy in training Ben Ripley is sent to Mexico to try to thwart the evil organization, SPYDER--the CIA's main enemy.

Sergio investigates the murders of children who are found missing their heads.

Abuela begins saving money for a special treat for her beloved Nią, but as time goes on and her world changes, Abuela's dream of a surprise for Nią seems impossible, until they both realize that the very best gift of all is free.

Arriving in Mexico for their parents' wedding, stepsisters Raquel, Lucinda, and Juliette must show their disapproving Tia Enriqueta that their parents are meant to be together, but when their scheming leads to doubt, they wonder if they can really trust each other at all.

Secret Agent Jack Stalwart has been summoned to Mexico to find a stolen map that leads to hidden Aztec gold.

After a devastating earthquake hits, a little girl and her neighbors help each other rebuild their city. Includes author's note.

A fanciful folk tale that helps explain the beautiful flowers that can be seen in all parts of New Mexico in the summer and fall. Escaping Herod's wrath, the Holy Family accepts the offer of the angel Sueǫ to fly them from Bethlehem to Egypt. On the way, true to his name, Sueǫ falls asleep and brings them to New Mexico instead. Safe from Herod, Jesus and his parents live peacefully and happily for a time with the Native peoples of the land. When...