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The Visitors (Tales from Cabin 23 #3)

(May 5, 2026)

A vibrant picture book celebrating soccer and its worldwide fans, perfect for the 2026 World Cup–hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

One field.

One ball.

Two teams…and a whole lot of fans!Soccer and the World Cup bring people from all over the world together. Witness the energy, passion, and glory of the world’s most popular sport, on and off the field. As one match happens in the stadium, one family gathers to watch the game at home. See the players leave it all on the field and the family watch enthusiastically on tv.

With bright, colorful art and lively dialogue, this uplifting and heartfelt story is a love letter to the sport, the fans, and the communities we make. Get ready to jump, holler, and cheer for “the beautiful game”!

Few campers at Camp Apple Hill Farm have found the mysterious cabin rumored to be hidden deep in the woods—but those who have whisper of a mysterious woman who tells tales of horrors beyond imagination. Are you brave enough to visit Cabin 23?

When Gen Farías’s brother, Lorenzo, is arrested, everything changes. Gen’s neighbors look at him and his family with suspicion, his parents are distraught, and no one will tell Gen what’s happening. But the worst part is what only Gen It’s all his fault. If he hadn’t forgotten to leave their bedroom window unlatched the night of Lorenzo’s arrest, maybe his brother would have never been caught. Guilt haunts Gen—guilt, and a terrifying shadow that crouches each night on the tree branch outside his window, watching him with penetrating eyes.

Gen’s parents decide to move to Los Astros, a beautiful village nestled in the mountains, to try to regain some sense of normalcy. But Los Astros, Gen soon discovers, is no ordinary town. There are creepy wicker figures on every lawn and strange stories of children who go missing. Beneath its idyllic facade, Los Astros has a secret—one Gen must uncover if he doesn’t want to go missing himself.

And don't miss the other books in the hit Tales from Cabin 23  The Boo Hag Flex and Night of the Living Head!

Expected publication August 26, 2025

“Méndez has crafted a sympathetic, lovable character in Gen that readers will root for. Themes of generational trauma and grappling with past mistakes resonate. A poignant, recommended story for fans of character-driven fiction with a touch of ­supernatural thrill.” -School Library Journal

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About the Author

Yamile (sha-MEE-lay) is an Argentine-American author. She’s the mother of 5 kids and 2 adorable dogs. Yamile’s an inaugural Walter Dean Meyers Grant recipient, a graduate of Voices of our Nation (VONA) and the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA Writing for Children program.

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