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The Day of the Dead Was Never This Exciting!

By Cintia del Mastro • Published 2025 • Ages 7-12

book 1 — available now

When Lola has to move to a new village, her familiar world falls away.

She misses her friends, her old room, everything she knew. But in the basement of her new home, she finds a mysterious box from Mexico, from her late grandmother Valentina.

Through the magic of the box, Lola and her new friends Floor and Danny are drawn into Calaveraland, a wondrous world connected to the Day of the Dead, where ancient spiritual powers called CALASVNX protect the balance between worlds.

But the Malavera’s, peculiar creatures that can be as funny as they are frightening, are hunting for three sacred amulets that could tear both worlds apart. Through Valentina, Lola learns that real courage doesn’t mean you’re afraid of nothing, it means you keep going even when your heart is pounding. And that the greatest strength is not in an amulet, but in yourself.

Calaveraland is more than an adventure. It is a warm invitation to children to discover how love is stronger than fear, and to feel: I am stronger than I thought.

“Goodness, intention and the strength of spirit are no metaphor. They are the natural law of the story itself.”

meet the characters

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heroes

Lola

Lola

Lola

Heroine, 11 years old, brave & curious. She discovers three mysterious amulets from Mexico and is drawn into Calaveraland. With her CALASVNX powers, she fights against the Malavera’s.

Danny

Danny

Danny

Lola’s friend, 10 years old and capoeira fighter. Funny & easily scared. Through his capoeira skills he fights the Malavera’s.

Floor

Floor

Floor

Lola’s friend, 11 years old, loyal & protective. Always stands up for Lola — the emotional anchor of the team.

Valentina

Valentina

Valentina

Lola’s grandmother and CALASVNX guardian. She helps Lola fight against the Malavera’s — a battle that has lasted for eternity.

Hengkai

Hengkai

Hengkai

A young Chinese man who protects the forest of Calaveraland against the Malavera’s. With his jade stone and tools, he devises the strategy for the attack.

Tibi

Tibi

Tibi

A dodo who explores the mysterious caves of Malumbral — together with Tabu. Always the first to fly into danger.

Tabu

Tabu

Tabu

A skeletal cat who rides on Tibi’s shoulders. Together they explore every corner of Malumbral and protect the forest.

malavera’s

Malick

Malick

Malick

A young, clumsy Malavera who keeps ruining missions on Earth. The most important Malavera — and in book 2 he becomes a hero of the story.

Malignus

Malignus

Malignus

A 5M Malavera and teacher at the Malavera School (the MM Studios). Cunning, calculating, and always one step ahead — or so he thinks.

Malbertus

Malbertus

Malbertus

A 5M Malavera sent to Earth to steal Lola’s amulets. Pure brute force in a cowboy hat — intimidating and always ready for a fight.

Maldina

Maldina

Maldina

The HR (MR) of the Malavera’s. She selects Malavera’s for the various tasks in Malumbral. Sometimes sent to Earth as a secret agent.

Malverica

Malverica

Malverica

Malavera Fashionista. Works in the Projection Cave and transports Malavera’s from Malumbral to Earth. Fierce, purple-haired, and unpredictable.

Maldito

Maldito

Maldito

Twin brother of Malvado. Works at the reception of the Projection Cave and spends all day making bad jokes about the living.

Malvado

Malvado

Malvado

Twin brother of Maldito. Lost his middle finger during a fight with him — together they are twice the trouble.

the creator

Cintia del Mastro

Cintia del Mastro

Founder & Creative Director — Themed Entertainment

Cintia del Mastro is the creative force behind Calaveraland. With years of international experience in the entertainment industry, she has worked as a designer, project manager and operator of themed attractions, Halloween & seasonal events.

Her career has taken her from Brazil to Europe and the United States, where she worked on attractions that have entertained millions of visitors. This unique combination of storytelling and international theme park expertise forms the foundation of Calaveraland.

With Calaveraland, Cintia brings the theme of Día de los Muertos together with her expertise in immersive entertainment, from book to theme park experience.

“Día de los Muertos is not about death. It is about the love that survives it.” — Cintia del Mastro

calaveraland

More than a book. An entire universe.

The Book

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A trilogy that grows with its readers — from adventure to epic battle.

Book 2 — Coming Soon

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Publication

Title: Calaveraland — The Day of the Dead Was Never So Exciting!

Author: Cintia del Mastro

Publisher: Boekscout, Soest

ISBN: 978-94-652-8836-9

Year: 2025

Credits

Character Design & Logo: Ilja Vijgen (IMagic Concepts)

Illustrations: Ander Navarro & Maricarmen Schrijver

Malavera Design: Julia Perez

Intellectual Property

Calaveraland™ is a registered trademark (EUIPO, BOIP, INPI).

© 2025-2026 Cintia del Mastro / Del Dracco. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission.