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Angela Cervantes

    Angela is an award-winning author whose works primarily explore themes of identity, family, and finding one's place in the world. With a keen eye for detail and empathy, she crafts characters that young readers can easily connect with. Her writing is engaging and inspiring, offering relatable narratives that resonate deeply. She is known for her ability to capture the complexities of childhood and adolescence with authenticity.

    Angela Cervantes
    The Cursed Moon
    Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring
    Gaby, Lost and Found: A Wish Novel
    Lety Out Loud
    Lety Out Loud: A Wish Novel
    Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold)
    • 2023

      The Cursed Moon

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Rafael Fuentes, a fearless storyteller, thrives on crafting ghostly tales, but his latest creation, the Caretaker, becomes all too real. As he entertains friends with chilling stories under a blood moon, eerie occurrences suggest that the malevolent ghost he invented is luring children into a pond. Faced with the terrifying realization that he has conjured a genuine threat, Rafa must confront his own creation and find a way to stop the Caretaker before it's too late.

      The Cursed Moon
    • 2020

      Lety Out Loud: A Wish Novel

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.1(18)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of an animal shelter, the story follows Lety Muänoz, a Spanish-speaking girl who finds solace in volunteering with animals. When tasked with writing animal profiles, she faces off against her grumpy classmate Hunter, who proposes a secret competition to determine who can get the animals adopted fastest. As Lety navigates her feelings about the contest and the risk of losing her volunteer position, she also hopes to adopt her favorite dog, Spike, adding emotional stakes to her journey.

      Lety Out Loud: A Wish Novel
    • 2019

      Lety Out Loud

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.1(654)Add rating

      Celebrated author Angela Cervantes returns to the fan favorite animal shelter featured in Gaby, Lost and Found , with a heartfelt novel about friendship and finding your voice.

      Lety Out Loud
    • 2019
    • 2018

      When Lizzie and Gael share an irresistible challenge, to find the peacock ring that once belonged to artist Frida Kahlo, Paloma decides it is the perfect way to honor her father.

      Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring
    • 2017

      Allie, First at Last: A Wish Novel

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Born into a family of over-achievers, Allie has never finished first in anything, but she is determined to win the Trailblazer contest with an entry about her great grandfather, her town's first Congressional Medal of Honor winner.

      Allie, First at Last: A Wish Novel
    • 2015

      Gaby, Lost and Found: A Wish Novel

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.9(36)Add rating

      Gaby Howard finds solace in volunteering at an animal shelter while grappling with her mother's deportation to Honduras and her father's neglect. She clings to the hope of reuniting with her mother and adopting her favorite cat, but mounting worries threaten her vision of a perfect family. As Gaby navigates her challenging home life, she faces the uncertainty of her dreams and the reality of her situation.

      Gaby, Lost and Found: A Wish Novel