Ready for a spooky adventure
Begin with Paola Santiago and the River of Tears.
Book Series · 3 Books
Paola Santiago Books
In order from Paola Santiago and the River of Tears to Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows.
A science-minded girl confronts frightening figures from Mexican folklore to protect family and friends.
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Reading order
How to Read Paola Santiago
Read The River of Tears, The Forest of Nightmares, and The Sanctuary of Shadows in order; their friendships and supernatural conflict continue.
Sources: Disney's Paola Santiago inventory.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
These spooky adventures involve a drowned child, La Llorona, ghosts, monsters, nightmares, possession, kidnapping, family separation, betrayal, and children in serious danger. Paola's love of science is treated respectfully.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$1699
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
A girl defies warnings, facing spirits and nightmares to find her missing friend by the river.
350 pages
Hardcover
Summary: Paola Santiago, a science-loving 12-year-old, defies her mother's warnings about the haunted river. When her friend Emma vanishes, Pao must confront eerie legends and supernatural forces to uncover the truth. As she ventures into a world of mist and monsters, Pao's reliance on logic is tested. Can she navigate this realm of nightmares and save her friend, or will the river's dark secrets consume them both? The stakes are high, and the answers lie beyond the boundaries of science and superstition.
In reading order
Paola Santiago Series
3 books · Published 2020–2022
#1
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$1699
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
A girl defies warnings, facing spirits and nightmares to find her missing friend by the river.
Sale price
$1597
Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Nightmares lead Paola to a forest and secrets about her father that could save or destroy her loved ones.
Sale price
$1597
Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
A girl must rescue her friend from a mysterious void, facing legendary foes and her own fears.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Paola Santiago series?
There are 3 books in the Paola Santiago series. It began with Paola Santiago and the River of Tears in 2020, and the newest book, Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows, was published in 2022.
What order should you read the Paola Santiago books in?
Start with Paola Santiago and the River of Tears and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
What ages are the Paola Santiago books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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