Rick Riordan meets R. L. Stine in this fast-paced debut middle grade horror packed with adventure about a Mexican American boy who starts hearing the voice of a haunted doll while visiting family in Mexico City.

Diego feels trapped. Hes confined in an arm cast, stuck with his ta and to for a week in Mexico City, and smothered with the sickening fear that hes the one who really caused his parents divorce. But most of all, hes trapped in his own secret. Because ever since he got to Mexico City, hes started having strange dreams of a doll calling his name.

Then Diego learns of La Isla de Muecas, an island full of legendary magic that can make childrens wishes come true. If Diego can harness the power there, maybe he could fix everything that has gone wrong in his life. Maybe he doesnt have to move to Mexico City, his parents dont have to separate, and he could even reunite with one of his oldest friends whos still visiting him in his dreams

So, with the help of two new friends, Diego takes a boat to the legendary island. From the moment the kids step ashore, nothing is as it seemswith dolls disappearing and reappearing in the blink of an eye. Suddenly, Diego is more trapped than ever before, and as the night goes on, hes not sure he can escape.