Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls
by Kaela Rivera
When a powerful desert spirit kidnaps her sister, Cece Rios must learn forbidden... read more
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (Latin America)
Year Published 2021
Word Count 69,789
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 512712, 10 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Subject Headings
- Witchcraft
- Magic--Fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Caribbean & Latin American
- Sisters--Juvenile fiction
- Witchcraft--Fiction
- Magic--Juvenile fiction
- Spirits--Fiction
- JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings
- JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Mexico
- Spirits--Juvenile fiction
- Kidnapping--Fiction
- Kidnapping--Juvenile fiction
- Spirits
- Sisters
- Paranormal fiction
- Sisters--Fiction
- Kidnapping
- Magic
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Kaela Rivera about Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Kaela Rivera
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Kaela Rivera “Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls Virtual Book Tour”
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 13
Meet-the-Author Recording with Kaela Rivera
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Kaela Rivera “Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls Virtual Book Tour”
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Interview with Kaela Rivera
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Interview with Kaela Rivera
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Panel Discussion with Kaela Rivera
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Interview with Kaela Rivera
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Interview with Kaela Rivera
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Interview with Kaela Rivera
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Interview with Kaela Rivera
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Interview with Kaela Rivera
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Interview with Kaela Rivera
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Panel Discussion with Kaela Rivera
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Interview with Kaela Rivera
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 8
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Activity Guide from South Carolina Association of School Librarians
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Activity Guide from South Carolina Association of School Librarians
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Activity Sheets from Kaela Rivera
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Chapter 1-15 Discussion Questions from Owl Crate
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Chapter 16-29 Discussion Questions from Owl Crate
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Invitation to Imagine from Kaela Rivera
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Almarie Guerra
Created by HarperAudio
Book Trailers 1
Video Book Trailer from Kaela Rivera
Created by Kaela Rivera
Awards & Distinctions 4
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2022
Charlotte Huck Award, 2015-2024
Winner, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Fantasy/Science Fiction Selection, 2021
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