The Doomed Spirit of La Llorona
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Picture Book · Ages 9–11 · 2023 · Est. 16 min read-aloud

The Doomed Spirit of La Llorona

Written by Nel Yomtov · Illustrated by Jason Millet

A vengeful spirit haunts waterways, seeking to drag the unwary to their doom.

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48 pages· 1,497 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud· GN550L
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Bookroo's summary

In a chilling tale, a mother's rage leads to tragedy, birthing the legend of La Llorona. Now a spectral figure, she haunts the waterways, luring the unwary to their doom. What dark secrets bind her to this eternal fate? Discover the origins of this haunting legend in a spine-tingling graphic novel that will leave young readers questioning every shadow by the water's edge.

From the publisher

The Latin American tale of La Llorona strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it. It begins with a woman who drowns her children in a fit of rage and jealousy. It ends with a weeping specter rumored to pull anyone she encounters to a watery grave. Where did the legend of this murderous mother begin? And why is La Llorona doomed to wander the waterways for all eternity? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
48
Words
1,497
Reading age
9–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
GN550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
520567
Publication
Published
August 1, 2023
First published
July 31, 2023
Publisher
Capstone Pr Inc
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781669050728
LCCN
2022047857

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