Book Series · 4 Books

Chupacarter Books

In order from ChupaCarter to ChupaCarter and the Curse of La Llorona.

The Chupacarter series is a set of 4 chapter books by Ryan Calejo and George Lopez, published between 2022 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 300 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$1597

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

ChupaCarter

By Ryan Calejo, George Lopez, Santy Gutiérrez (Illustrator)

A lonely boy befriends a chupacabra, but dead cattle spark suspicion. Can he protect his friend or risk exposure?

272 pages

$16.99Save 6%

Hardcover

Summary: Twelve-year-old Jorge, struggling with loneliness at his grandparents' home, finds an unlikely friend in Carter, a young chupacabra. Despite Carter's gentle nature, local cattle deaths raise suspicions, putting their friendship at risk. As Jorge grapples with loyalty and fear, he must decide whether to protect Carter's secret or expose him, potentially altering their world forever. Will Jorge's trust in his mythical friend withstand the mounting pressure, or will he be forced to make an impossible choice?

In reading order

Chupacarter Series

4 books · Published 2022–2025

#1 in Series

Sale price

$1597

ChupaCarter

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A lonely boy befriends a chupacabra, but dead cattle spark suspicion. Can he protect his friend or risk exposure?

#2 in Series

Sale price

$1697

ChupaCarter and the Haunted Piñata

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A haunted piñata threatens a town with fiery chaos. Can three friends stop it in time?

#3 in Series

Sale price

$1697

ChupaCarter and the Screaming Sombrero

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A chupacabra and friends race to clear a name and find El Dorado before ruthless treasure hunters do.

Series

Sale price

$958

ChupaCarter and the Curse of La Llorona

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A boy and his chupacabra friend face a legendary phantom causing disappearances, including his father. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Chupacarter series?

There are 4 books in the Chupacarter series. It began with ChupaCarter in 2022, and the newest book, ChupaCarter and the Curse of La Llorona, was published in 2025.