out the news that his cousin Bernardo will be joining his class at Carver Elementary. But when Bernardo comes to live with him temporarily, taking over Carlos s top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papi s attention, Carlos knows he isn t happy. Worse, Bernardo starts messing with Carlos s pet geckos! Carlos tries to see past his cousin s annoying ways, but Bernardo sure doesn t make it easy. Will Carlos and his geckos survive Bernardo's visit? Can he keep the peace for his family s sake? Emerging and newly independent readersare sure to recognize themselves in this humorous school and family story."