Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe

Carlos Hernandez's sequel to "Sal and Gabi Break the Universe" is a vibrant, humorous science fiction adventure for middle-grade readers. Sal Vidon, who can pull objects and people from parallel universes, faces the ultimate challenge: a rogue Gabi from another dimension seeking revenge, and his own physicist father's experiments threatening to unravel their reality. Underlying the interdimensional chaos is Sal's poignant grief for his deceased mother, which drives his unique abilities. The book beautifully explores themes of family, both biological and found, friendship, and the importance of acceptance, all set against the backdrop of Culeco Academy and Cuban-American culture. It's a fast-paced, engaging read that blends laugh-out-loud moments with genuine emotional depth.

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the sequel to the critically acclaimed Sal and Gabi Break the Universe, a brilliant sci-fi romp with Cuban influence. Among many other challenges, Sal and Gabi have to try to make everything right with our world when there is a rogue Gabi from another universe running loose. Sal Vidon doesn't want to live a Mami-free life. Pulling different versions of his mother from other universes is how he copes with missing his own, who died years ago. But Sal's father, a calamity physicist, is trying to shut down all the wormholes Sal creates, because Papi thinks they are eroding the very fabric of our world. All of Papi's efforts are in vain, however, because a Gabi from another universe has gone rogue and is popping up all over the place, seeking revenge for the fact that her world has been destroyed. While Sal and Gabi work together to keep both Papi and Rogue Gabi under control, they also have to solve the mystery of Yasmany, who has gone missing from school. Could it have something to do with the wormhole in the back of his locker? Readers who enjoyed Sal and Gabi Break the Universe will relish being back in the world of Culeco Academy and the Coral Castle along with such unforgettable characters as American Stepmom, the Gabi-Dads, Principal Torres, and the sassy entropy sweeper. With multiple Sals and Gabis in charge, it's no wonder this sequel offers even more hilarious weirdness and love than the first book.