
Written by Karen English · Illustrated by Laura Freeman
Part of the The Carver Chronicles series
A cousin's visit disrupts Carlos's life. Can he keep the peace?
Carlos's world is turned upside down when his cousin Bernardo moves in, taking over his bunk, his soccer spot, and even his dad's attention. As Bernardo meddles with Carlos's beloved geckos, tensions rise. Can Carlos navigate this family chaos and find a way to coexist with his cousin, or will the household harmony crumble? Dive into this humorous tale of sibling rivalry and unexpected friendship, where Carlos must decide if family peace is worth the struggle.
Carlos isn’t sure how he feels about the news that his cousin Bernardo will be joining his class at Carver Elementary. But when Bernardo comes to live with him temporarily, taking over Carlos’s top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papi’s attention, Carlos knows he isn’t happy. Worse, Bernardo starts messing with Carlos’s pet geckos! Carlos tries to see past his cousin’s annoying ways, but Bernardo sure doesn’t make it easy. Will Carlos–and his geckos–survive Bernardo’s visit? Can he keep the peace for his family’s sake? Emerging and newly independent readers are sure to recognize themselves in this humorous school and family story.
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