La Llorona: The Legendary Weeping Woman of Mexico by Megan Cooley Peterson (Engl

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"The ghost of a weeping woman dressed in white, La Llorona, is often spotted beside bodies of water. People in Mexico and in the southwestern United States have claimed to hear her wailing in the night, crying out for her drowned children. This centuries-old legend says that if the wailing woman gets too close, she will drag you to a watery grave."--

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The ghost of a weeping woman dressed in white, La Llorona, is often spotted beside bodies of water. People in Mexico and in the southwestern United States have claimed to hear her wailing in the night, crying out for her drowned children. This centuries-old legend says that if the wailing woman gets too close, she will drag you to a watery grave.

Author Biography

Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Review

Clear, punchy, occasionally gory prose engages, yet the overall tone is non-sensational. Eye-catching covers and weird visuals enhance the spooky appeal. "Skeptic's Note" sidebars offer possible explanations or alternate viewpoints. . . .Engrossing for ghost story and "history mysteries" fans in public and school libraries. In journalism or creative writing units, students can write news stories about or interviews with haunted individuals.-- "School Library Journal"In four engaging chapters (and after a creepy introduction) Peterson presents the story of the legendary La Llorona. The text touches on background, reported encounters, speculation about the weeping woman's existence, and "Ladies in White Around the World." "Fact" and "Skeptic's Note" sidebars along with haunting illustrations enhance the atmosphere.-- "Horn Book"The efficient text is accompanied by "Skeptic's Notes" and "Fact" boxes that add detail, suggesting that La Llorona may simply be legend. Open-ended questions encourage young readers to pause and consider the evidence. Photographs of ghostly women are paired with historical art, all of which combine to elevate the haunting atmosphere. . . .An excellent choice for readers who are or aren't familiar with La Llorona, allowing them to decide for themselves whether or not she's real.-- "Booklist"

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The efficient text is accompanied by "Skeptic's Notes" and "Fact" boxes that add detail, suggesting that La Llorona may simply be legend. Open-ended questions encourage young readers to pause and consider the evidence. Photographs of ghostly women are paired with historical art, all of which combine to elevate the haunting atmosphere. . . .An excellent choice for readers who are or aren't familiar with La Llorona, allowing them to decide for themselves whether or not she's real.

Promotional "Headline"

Appeals to fans of Stranger Things, Disney's Descendants, Pirates of the Caribbean, Goosebumps, and other paranormal and horror media; Appeals to those who may be interested in horror but may be too young for the "teen" versions; Carefully leveled text appeals to at-level reluctant readers as well as struggling readers at higher grades

Feature

Bolded Glossary Words, Bullets, Caption(s), Fact box(es), Full color, Glossary, Heading(s)/Subheading(s), Index, More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, On-page definitions of glossary terms, Photograph(s), Pronunciation Guide, Sidebar(s), Table of Contents

Details ISBN1543574793 Author Megan Cooley Peterson Short Title LA LLORONA Pages 32 Publisher Capstone Press Language English ISBN-10 1543574793 ISBN-13 9781543574791 Format Paperback Series Real-Life Ghost Stories Year 2019 Subtitle The Legendary Weeping Woman of Mexico Imprint Capstone Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-08-01 NZ Release Date 2019-08-01 UK Release Date 2019-08-01 Audience Age 8-14 DEWEY 398.20972 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience Children / Juvenile Publication Date 2019-01-08 US Release Date 2019-01-08 We've got this

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