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Book Synopsis: The 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” Ramirez’s world is changing, and she doesn’t care for it one bit. Her Chicago neighborhood is gentrifying and her chores have doubled since her sister, Lorena, left for college. The only constant is Abuela and Mami’s code of silence around her cousin Natasha—who vanished in the Dominican Republic fifty years ago during the Trujillo dictatorship. When Pilar hears that Lorena’s professor studies such disappearances, she hops on the next train to dig deeper into her family's mystery. After snooping around the professor's empty office, she discovers a folder with her cousin’s name on it . . . and gets sucked into the blank page within.
She lands on Zafa, an island swarming with coconut-shaped demons, butterfly shapeshifters, and a sinister magical prison where her cousin is being held captive. Pilar will have to go toe-to-toe with the fearsome Dominican boogeyman, El Cuco, if she has any hope of freeing Natasha and getting back home.
“Magic awaits around every corner in Zafa. Nonstop action and plenty of heart create a story worth escaping into.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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Are you ready for a breathtaking journey into a world of magic and adventure? Introducing Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa, the first installment of an electrifying contemporary middle-grade fantasy duology by Julian Randall. If you loved The Land of Stories and are a fan of Dominican myths and legends, then this is the book for you! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with twists and turns that will keep you at the edge of your seat.
Step into the shoes of twelve-year-old Pilar Violeta Ramirez, affectionately known as Purp, as she discovers a world beyond her imagination. In the midst of her changing Chicago neighborhood and growing household responsibilities, Purp sets out on a quest to unravel the mystery surrounding her cousin Natasha's disappearance fifty years ago. Guided by the whispers of her family's hidden secrets, Purp finds herself on the enchanting island of Zafa, teeming with magical creatures and guarded by an ominous prison.
On Zafa, Purp will encounter coconut-shaped demons, butterfly shapeshifters, and the terrifying boogeyman of Dominican folklore, El Cuco. Will she have the courage to face these mystical creatures and save her captive cousin? With nonstop action and unyielding determination, Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa will take you on a rollercoaster ride of danger and resilience.
Don't miss out on this mesmerizing tale that captures the essence of family, bravery, and the power of magic. Let the pages of this book transport you to a world where anything is possible. Order your copy of Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa today and join Pilar on her extraordinary adventure!
Order now to embark on an escapade that will ignite your imagination, touch your heart, and leave you yearning for more.
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