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In this fun picture book romp about superstitions, can Miguel learn to make his own luck—and be rid of La Mala Suerte—before it’s too late?
La abuelita de Miguel le advirtió que abrir un paraguas dentro de la casa atraería a la mala suerte (sra. Mala Suerte), quien lo seguirá a donde quiera que vaya, ¡y ahora la vida de Miguel está arruinada! Él se tropieza, reprueba un examen y no puede bloquear un tiro ni aunque su vida dependa de ello en el entrenamiento de fútbol. Nada de lo que intenta funciona para deshacerse de la sra. Mala Suerte: buscar un trébol de cuatro hojas, los aceites "existenciales" de su tía... ¿Y ahora qué? Una historia divertida con un lenguaje juguetón, La mala suerte me sigue ofrece una mirada tonta y conmovedora a las supersticiones.
Miguel’s abuelita warned him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes, and now Miguel’s life is ruined! He trips, fails an exam, and he can’t block a shot to save his life at soccer practice. Nothing he tries works to get rid of Mrs. Bad Luck—looking for a four-leaf clover, his aunt’s "existential" oils… Now what? A fun story with playful language, La mala suerte me sigue takes a silly and heartfelt look at superstitions.
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Release date
March 12, 2024 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781632894052
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Languages
- Spanish; Castilian
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Reviews
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May 24, 2024
PreS-Gr 3-Miguel's perfect life is filled with straight A's and being the star of his soccer team. One fateful day, he opens an umbrella inside the house and his grandma gasps in horror. Senora Mala Suerte will now turn his life upside down! At first he scoffs at his abuela's superstitions, but Lady Bad Luck shows him who's boss. He trips and falls in front of his whole school, he fails his math test, and he has a horrible soccer practice in which all of his teammates strike goals against him. What is he going to do about his huge championship at the end of the week? Miguel starts following different pieces of advice against bad luck. From sweeping salt out of his home to looking for a four-leaf clover, nothing seems to work. Finally, his mom reminds that he makes his own luck and the day begins to change. Staying focused on his tasks and his own strengths helps him chase away La Mala Suerte. A funny story that will resonate with kids. Back matter includes descriptions of more superstitions, including ones from several countries. An idea for a related activity is also featured. VERDICT Whether as a read-aloud or as an independent reading text, this story will elicit giggles and prompt fun conversations about superstitions and traditions. Purchase for most picture book shelves.-Melanie Ortega
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