A heartwarming and hilarious new beginning chapter book series from the Pura Belpre and Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author of ESPERANZA RISING.

Cornelia's pet corn snake is wiggly and wonderful. Corny is dazzling...just like Cornelia! But Mom isn't crazy about having a snake in the house. Cornelia isn't sure she'll ever convince her that Corny is the perfect pet. Especially when he escapes from his cage! Can Cornelia find Corny before Mom sends him back to the pet shop for good? Of course she can. Now all she needs is an escape-proof cage....