"Viva Cisco" by Patrick Shannon is a book for middle school age students. It is divided into three books all starring Cisco the hilarious parrot and set in beautiful Topopootl; deep in Mexico.

In book one, Cisco searches for his life's work. He goes from one inept career to the next and finally is successful as a PI although he mistakenly accuses none other than the President of Totopootl during his investigation. Harry the Pack Rat is found to be finding a "Mexican Collection."

In book two, Cisco learns learns he is to be the leader of an adventure that will lead him and his friends far from Totopootl to find answers to questions about their community.

In book three, Cisco and four friends search for a pyramid which Old Parrot has advised Cisco holds the answers to his questions. After a long journey and search for the secret room, Cisco and pals discover the story of how Totopootl came into existence. And then they discover the little skunks who save Totopootl by employing El Gordo--their secret weapon.

The stories were very good but I found them confusing; it just seemed disjointed and didn't flow well together. I realize it was in three books but I would have like it better in one story. I loved the story itself and the characters and the setting.