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“A soccer star finds himself burdened by a streak of bad luck. …The digital illustrations portray La Mala Suerte as a smirking shadow, pooling under doorways or hiding behind bushes. The images depict Miguel’s emotions through his confidence crisis. Back matter includes a “More About Superstitions” section that lists common superstitions and origins in countries around the world (many of which are incorporated in the story) and activity suggestions.”

– School Library Journal

La Mala Suerte Me Sigue (La Mala Suerte Is Following Me)

Written by Ana Siqueira and Carlos E. Calvo (Translator)
Illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera
Published by Charlesbridge

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.

Look for the English version, La Mala Suerte Is Following Me.

Primary ISBN: 9781623544553
Publication Date: March 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

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