{"product_id":"cousins-in-the-time-of-magic-paperback","title":"Cousins in the Time of Magic - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmma Otheguy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePoly Bernatene\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree cousins get transported back to 1862 to play an important role in the Battle of Puebla, the reason we celebrate Cinco de Mayo today, in this \"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003espellbinding\" (\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) middle grade fantasy adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHistory is alive with magic. That's what zany Tía Xia is always telling cousins Jorge, Camila, and Siggy. Daredevil Jorge couldn't be more different than his cousins: Camila is a dreamer who adores animals and Siggy is an aspiring influencer who always has an exclusive party to attend. And their aunt has many secrets, including a mysterious diamond-encrusted sword that Jorge definitely wasn't supposed to see. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when the three stumble upon a time portal in their aunt's yard, they are transported back to 1862, a past filled with wonders--and dangers. To return to the present, they must race to deliver the sword to General Ignacio Zaragoza in time for the historic Battle of Puebla in Mexico: the foundation of the holiday Cinco de Mayo. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs their journey to Mexico takes them through the Civil War-era United States, the cousins see just how much US history has been shaped by Latin communities. They must find the power within themselves to make sure things happen as they're supposed to, without altering the past.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmma Otheguy is the author of several books for young readers, including the picture books \u003ci\u003eA Sled for Gabo\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMartina Has Too Many Tías\u003c\/i\u003e, the bilingual picture book \u003ci\u003eMartí's Song for Freedom, \u003c\/i\u003e and the middle grade novels \u003ci\u003eSofía Acosta Makes a Scene\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCousins in the Time of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSilver Meadows Summer\u003c\/i\u003e, and, with Adam Gidwitz, \u003ci\u003eThe Madre de Aguas of Cuba\u003c\/i\u003e, part of the Unicorn Rescue Society series. Visit her at EmmaOtheguy.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePoly Bernatene was born in 1972 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has been drawing ever since. He graduated from Buenos Aires's art school, where he developed a great interest in managing different techniques in his work. He has worked in advertisement, animation, and comics. During the last fifteen years, he has established an exciting career as a professional illustrator, having published more than sixty children's books in eleven countries.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53062605177139,"sku":"9781665915199","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/4bzsaqbOWn9781665915199.webp?v=1771441770","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/cousins-in-the-time-of-magic-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}