The Madre de Aguas of Cuba
  • Published: 12 May 2020
  • ISBN: 9780735231429
  • Imprint: Dutton
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $37.99

The Madre de Aguas of Cuba

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Critically acclaimed author Emma Otheguy joins Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz as co-author of the newest adventure in the NYT bestselling Unicorn Rescue Society series as the kids travel to Cuba to help the legendary Madre de aguas.

Critically acclaimed author Emma Otheguy joins Newbery Honor-winning Adam Gidwitz as co-author of the newest adventure in the NYT bestselling Unicorn Rescue Society series as the kids travel to Cuba to help the legendary Madre de aguas.

In Cuba, it is believed that a mysterious water serpent--the Madre de aguas--is responsible for providing and protecting the fresh water of the island. But the serpent is missing, and a drought has gripped the island. Uchenna, Elliot, and Professor Fauna fly to Cuba and endeavor to rescue the Madre de aguas. Unfortunately, it tries to kill them. Meanwhile, the Schmoke Brothers' goons are driving around Havana, dumping pink sludge into the sewers. What is going on? Can Elliot and Uchenna end the drought? Stop the Schmokes? Or will the creature they are trying to save just eat them instead?
  • Published: 12 May 2020
  • ISBN: 9780735231429
  • Imprint: Dutton
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $37.99
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About the authors

Adam Gidwitz

Bestselling author Adam Gidwitz was a teacher for eight years. He told countless stories to his students, who then demanded he write his first book, A Tale Dark & Grimm. Adam has since written two companion novels, In a Glass Grimmly and The Grimm Conclusion. He is also the author of The Inquisitor’s Tale, which won the Newbery Honor, and The Unicorn Rescue Society series. Adam still tells creepy, funny fairy tales live to kids on his podcast Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest—and at schools around the world. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, daughter, and dog, Lucy Goosey.

Praise for The Madre de Aguas of Cuba

The Creature of the Pines is a New York Times bestseller and E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Finalist!

Praise for the Unicorn Rescue Society series:

"As facts are interwoven and also combined with a multitude of puns, the narrative is informative and lighthearted . . . . Learning while laughing is the goal, and it is achieved." --School Library Journal

"An easy, fun hook for readers." --New York Times Book Review

"A rollicking tale with engaging characters and an irresistible premise." --Booklist