El Chupacabras

<I>El Chupacabras -- The Goatsucker</I>--a rumored beast with a fanged mouth enormous red eyes and thin clawed arms; its name alone ignites the imagination.</P><P>With visions of this urban legend in their heads Tyler and Tommy Oliver and their new stepsister Paige arrive in tropical Belize for a family vacation. There they meet Peto and Natalie the only other children on the small island where they are staying.</P><P>To their delight Peto has not only heard of <i>El Chupacabras</i> he is convinced there is a goatsucker on the island. Adding to this is Reaux the resort manager who tells of encountering a goatsucker.</P><P>Following the clues the children learn about life on a barrier reef the ancient Maya Caribbean cultures and the power of urban legends. Most importantly Tyler and Tommy learn to respect and value Paige finally accepting her as their sister.</P>