Omega Morales and the Curse of El Cucuy (Omega Morales #2)
Written by Laekan Zea Kemp
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
After Omega discovers she can influence the emotions of supernatural creatures, she’s certain she’s strong enough to handle the feelings of others on Día de Muertos. But when darkness overwhelms her, it means she’s more vulnerable than she realized—and even worse, there may be a new monster in her hometown.
When a child goes missing at the cemetery, panic ensues, prompting the new sheriff to open an investigation. But then another child is taken. And another. Soon, with the help of Carlitos, Clau, and a magical emotional support animal, Omega uncovers that El Cucuy—the boogeyman—is responsible for the disappearances. And it doesn’t take long for Omega to realize that, just like with La Lechuza, she may be the only one who can stop him. But at what cost?
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Primary ISBN: 9780316508872
Publication Date: October 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older
Community Represented:
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Celebrations, Celebrations: Día de los Muertos, Coming of Age, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Discrimination: Abilities, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Genre: Fantasy & Folklore, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Fictional Location
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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