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Mari and the Curse of El Cocodrilo

Name: Mari and the Curse of El Cocodrilo
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Book Synopsis: From Pura Belpré Honor–winning author Adrianna Cuevas comes Mari and the Curse of El Cocodrilo, a new middle grade novel about a young Cuban American girl who must fight to break a curse of bad luck set upon her by El Cocodrilo when she rejects her family’s traditions.If Mari Feijoo could, she would turn her family’s Peak Cubanity down a notch, just enough so that her snooping neighbor and classmate Mykenzye wouldn’t have anything to tease her about. That’s why this year, there’s no way that Mari’s joining in on one of the biggest Feijoo family traditions—burning the New Year’s Eve effigy her abuela makes.Only Mari never suspects that failing to toss her effigy in the fire would bring something much worse than sneering words at school: a curse of bad luck from El Cocodrilo. At first, it’s just possessed violins and grade sabotaging pencils, but once El Cocodrilo learns that he becomes more powerful with each new misery, her luck goes from bad to nightmarish as the curse spreads to her friend Keisha.Instead of focusing on Mari’s mariachi band tryout and Keisha’s fencing tournament, the pair, along with their friend Juan Carlos, are racing against the clock to break the curse. But when Mari discovers her family’s gift to call upon their ancestors, she and her friends will have to find a way to work with the unexpected help that arrives from the far corners of Mari’s family tree. Only will it be enough to defeat El Cocodrilo before he makes their last year of elementary school the worst ever and tears their friendship apart? Read more

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Looking for an exciting and captivating middle-grade novel? Look no further than Mari and the Curse of El Cocodrilo by Adrianna Cuevas. This Pura Belpré Honor-winning book will take you on a thrilling journey with Mari Feijoo, a young Cuban American girl who must break a curse of bad luck set upon her by El Cocodrilo when she rejects her family's traditions. With its rich cultural elements and heartwarming storyline, this book is a must-read for all adventure-loving readers.

Join Mari as she navigates through a world filled with possessed violins and sabotaging pencils, courtesy of the curse of El Cocodrilo. As her bad luck spreads to her friend Keisha, Mari finds herself racing against time to break the curse before it ruins their last year of elementary school. But in this battle against darkness, Mari discovers her family's unique gift to call upon their ancestors for help. With unexpected assistance from her far-reaching family tree, Mari and her friends embark on an epic adventure to defeat El Cocodrilo and preserve their friendship.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Mari and the Curse of El Cocodrilo. From its engaging storyline to its beautifully crafted characters, this book will keep you hooked from beginning to end. Purchase your copy today and embark on a thrilling journey that explores the power of tradition, friendship, and overcoming adversity. Don't miss out on this remarkable middle-grade novel that celebrates Cuban culture and inspires readers of all ages.

Experience the magic of Mari and the Curse of El Cocodrilo by grabbing your copy here and discover a world filled with adventure, courage, and the importance of family.

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