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Title details for Omega Morales and the Curse of El Cucuy by Laekan Zea Kemp - Available

Omega Morales and the Curse of El Cucuy

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by Laekan Zea Kemp
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Fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and Paola Santiago and the River of Tears will root for Omega Morales as she learns to trust her newfound powers when she comes face-to-face with the Mexican legend El Cucuy.
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?
 
This goose bump–raising sequel to Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza is packed with magic, myth, and a brave heroine who must confront her own fears to save her family.…After all, what’s scarier than El Cucuy?
 

  • Creators

  • Series

    Omega Morales

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 10, 2023

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780316509077

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780316509077
      • File size: 21106 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4.3
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      September 1, 2023
      Omega Morales grapples with her budding magical talents against the backdrop of D�a de los Muertos and the mysterious disappearances of local children in this sequel to Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza (2022). Omega is an empath, just like most of the rest of her family, but while they can feel and even influence the emotions of other humans, Omega can also tap into the emotions of supernatural beings. This gift is powerful in ways that feel both exciting and scary. When children begin to go missing during D�a de los Muertos festivities, many in town blame Omega and her family. Though Omega is not culpable, she does feel somehow tied to what is happening and to the ultimate outcome. She seems to be a magnet for monsters in the way that ofrendas draw the spirits of loved ones who have passed. To find the lost children and heal the brokenness that has created the boogeyman El Cucuy, Omega must tackle her own fears of what it means to be a monster. Abuela's insistence on finding a "fix" to "save" Omega, while Omega herself wishes to explore the full range of her magical abilities, may especially resonate with LGBTQ+, disabled, and neurodivergent readers. Though the final confrontation with El Cucuy feels a bit perfunctory and unresolved, the cliffhanger ending will leave Omega's fans thirsty for the next installment in her saga. Creepy folklore and a quest to find one's true identity unite in this spooky page-turner. (Paranormal. 9-13)

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4.3
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:3

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