Vincent ventura and the mystery of the chupacabras / vincent ventura y el misterio del chupacabras - xavier garza

When stray dogs start disappearing from the neighborhood, Vincents dad thinks that maybe the Animal Control Department is finally doing its job.

But then, Mrs.

Rangels celebrity chihuahua Chato, who appeared in television commercials promoting tacos, disappears.

And Mrs.

Garcas weiner dog and Mrs.

Wests poodle go missing.

Everyone in the neighborhood is puzzled, but Vincent Ventura has a theory.

The disappearances started when Mr.

Calaveras moved into the house at 666 Duende Street, which is rumored to be haunted.

Vincent knows hes not the harmless but grumpy guy that everyone else sees.

Hes convinced the old man is behind the rash of missing dogs.

In fact, Vincent is sure hes a monster, a blood-sucking beast known as el chupacabras! Vincent enlists the aid of his cousin Michelle, the smartest student at their school, and her twin brother Bobby to spy on the suspected killer.

Vincent Ventura, monster fighter extraordinaire, is determined to catch him in the act, even if it puts them all in danger! This first installment in Garzas exciting new Monster Fighter Mystery series contains the authors dramatic black and white illustrations.

This spine-tingling short novel for ages 8-12 will introduce Latino creepy creatures to a new generation of readers.