Freddie vs. the Family Curse

By Tracy Badua

A cursed boy must break a family curse or be trapped in an amulet forever.

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272 pages· 50,078 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Freddie Ruiz, a young Filipino-American, discovers a family amulet that traps the spirit of his great-granduncle Ramon. With evil spirits closing in, Freddie and his cousin Sharkey have just thirteen days to break the curse. If they fail, Freddie faces an eternity trapped in the amulet. Can they outsmart the vengeful spirits and change their family's fate? This thrilling adventure blends humor and suspense as Freddie confronts his fears and learns the true meaning of courage.

From the publisher

WINNER OF THE 2023 SID FLEISCHMAN HUMOR AWARDIn this thrilling and hilarious middle grade adventure, a young Filipino-American boy must team up with his ancestor to break the curse that’s haunted their family for generations . . . or be trapped in an amulet forever.Freddie Ruiz is cursed.While other people may have bad days, Freddie and his family have had bad generations: from bird poop splatting on him during picture day to the many tumbles and trips that earned him the nickname Faceplant Freddie. He’s learned to lay low and keep himself out of trouble–which means: no funno friendsand definitely no risks!But when he discovers a family heirloom, a century-old amulet from the Philippines that’s supposed to bring good fortune, Freddie thinks his luck is finally about to change.He couldn’t be more wrong. Because the spirit of Freddie’s cranky great-granduncle Ramon is trapped in the heirloom, and the evil spirits responsible for his death have returned with a vengeance. Now, Freddie and his cousin, Sharkey, have thirteen days to break the curse, or Freddie will join Ramon for an untimely afterlife in the amulet.A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year!

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