The series follows Paola Santiago, a space-obsessed nerd whose friend disappears after walking by a forbidden river. Paola, along with her other friend Dante, must venture there to find her, and meet the Niños de la Luz, a group of children who have gone missing.
Kirkus Reviews highlighted how the novel "is peppered with conversations about and instances demonstrating the vulnerability of minority populations around police and in health care," providing examples of different characters' new connections to various social justice issues.[1]Kirkus Reviews also said, "An interesting twist uplifts the ending of this second series entry".[1]
Samantha Zaboski, writing for Shelf Awareness, noted, "Tehlor Kay Mejia impresses with this moving middle-grade fantasy deeply rooted in Mexican American culture. Her Latinx cast criticizes racism and police bias [...] while Mejia incorporates myth [...] and magic [...]. Pao's beautiful problem-solving mind and personal growth [...] shine, and her tension-relieving quips [...] temper heartbreaking moments." Zaboski concluded by saying, "Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares is a satisfying follow-up, full of heart and humor that celebrates Mexican heritage, family and forgiveness."[2]
Booklist also reviewed the novel[3] and the audiobook.[4]
Television adaptationEdit
A live action Disney+ series was announced on February 8, 2022.[5]
ReferencesEdit
^ ab"Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares". Kirkus Reviews. 2021-05-26. from the original on 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
^Zaboski, Samantha (2021-08-03). "Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares". Shelf Awareness. from the original on 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
^"Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares". Booklist. 2021-06-01. from the original on 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
^"Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares (audiobook)". Booklist. 2021-10-01. from the original on 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
^"Disney Unveils Projects from Eva Longoria, Reese Witherspoon & the Russo Brothers for Disney+ & Disney Junior". February 7, 2022.
September 01, 2023
paola, santiago, forest, nightmares, 2021, middle, grade, fantasy, novel, tehlor, mejia, second, novel, paola, santiago, series, preceded, paola, santiago, river, tears, 2020, followed, paola, santiago, sanctuary, shadows, 2022, authortehlor, mejiagenremiddle,. Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares is a 2021 middle grade fantasy novel by Tehlor Kay Mejia It is the second novel in the Paola Santiago series preceded by Paola Santiago and the River of Tears 2020 and followed by Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows 2022 Paola Santiago and the Forest of NightmaresAuthorTehlor Kay MejiaGenreMiddle grade fiction fantasy paranormalPublisherRick Riordan PresentsPublication dateAugust 3 2021ISBN9781368049344Preceded byPaola Santiago and the River of Tears Followed byPaola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows The series follows Paola Santiago a space obsessed nerd whose friend disappears after walking by a forbidden river Paola along with her other friend Dante must venture there to find her and meet the Ninos de la Luz a group of children who have gone missing Contents 1 Plot 2 Reception 3 Television adaptation 4 ReferencesPlot EditThis article needs a plot summary Please add one in your own words August 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Reception EditKirkus Reviews highlighted how the novel is peppered with conversations about and instances demonstrating the vulnerability of minority populations around police and in health care providing examples of different characters new connections to various social justice issues 1 Kirkus Reviews also said An interesting twist uplifts the ending of this second series entry 1 Samantha Zaboski writing for Shelf Awareness noted Tehlor Kay Mejia impresses with this moving middle grade fantasy deeply rooted in Mexican American culture Her Latinx cast criticizes racism and police bias while Mejia incorporates myth and magic Pao s beautiful problem solving mind and personal growth shine and her tension relieving quips temper heartbreaking moments Zaboski concluded by saying Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares is a satisfying follow up full of heart and humor that celebrates Mexican heritage family and forgiveness 2 Booklist also reviewed the novel 3 and the audiobook 4 Television adaptation EditA live action Disney series was announced on February 8 2022 5 References Edit a b Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares Kirkus Reviews 2021 05 26 Archived from the original on 2023 03 26 Retrieved 2023 08 28 Zaboski Samantha 2021 08 03 Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares Shelf Awareness Archived from the original on 2023 01 27 Retrieved 2023 08 28 Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares Booklist 2021 06 01 Archived from the original on 2023 08 28 Retrieved 2023 08 28 Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares audiobook Booklist 2021 10 01 Archived from the original on 2023 08 28 Retrieved 2023 08 28 Disney Unveils Projects from Eva Longoria Reese Witherspoon amp the Russo Brothers for Disney amp Disney Junior February 7 2022 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares amp oldid 1172920748, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
