turns back into human. Ravi Rodriguez - A young little boy, who becomes a news reporter. Raul Gomez / Sol Azteca - Gabby's uncle, famous luchador, and archaeologist. The Everhander / The Underhander - Sol Azteca's old partner and rival. As the Underhander, he threatens to steal the Jade Jaguar. Ninja-Rina's mother Police Chief Lily Yee Miguel, Alma, Lucas, and Litza/Kid Jaguar, Lightning Lobo, Narwhal Nina, and Pink Puma (also known as The Jaguares) - Sol Azteca's students. The Cocodrilos - The Everhander's students. The Mayor The Citizens Mr. Chubby Cheeks - Mr. Hansen's pet hamster. Ms. Jones - The librarian of Fillmore School. Principal Eskenas - The principal of Fillmore School. The Escaped Monkeys - The gag characters in the series. There are three monkeys that hold rubber spatulas and being escaped from the zoo after Gum Girl defeats Robo-Chef, starting in "Gum Luck". Reception The book series was published to immediate critical mixed-to-acclaim. Some reviewers praised the book series as an exciting way to learn to read in English and in Spanish, particularly compared to the primers that it supplanted. Kirkus Reviews noted the book series' heavy use of humor and sequences. Kirkus wrote, "Perfectly paced and bursting with laughs....". BCCB wrote, "...a welcome addition to the ranks of early-elementary superkids." Books Book Packs The Gumazing Gum Girl Pack! (2019) Books Including Chews Your Destiny Gum Luck Popped Star Animated series adaptation On May 27, 2021, according to voice actress Nancy Cartwright, DreamWorks Animation Television and CRE84U are developing an animated show based on the series. Notes References 2013 children's books Book series introduced in 2013 Series of children's books Hyperion Books books Novels set in California Novels set in Mexico 2013 American novels Fiction about shapeshifting Superhero fiction