Summer of the Mariposas
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Product Description: When Odilia and her four sisters find a dead body in the swimming hole, they embark on a hero's journey to return the dead man to his family in Mexico. But returning home to Texas turns into an odyssey that would rival Homer's original tale. With the supernatural aid of ghostly La Llorona, Odilia and her little sisters travel a road of tribulation to their long-lost grandmother's house. Along the way, they must outsmart a witch and her Evil Trinity. Can these fantastic trials prepare Odilia and her sisters for what happens when they face their final test of returning home to the real world?
Age Level: Middle Grade
Publisher: Tu Books
Book Series: Growing Up Along the Border: Stories for Young Adults Journeys in YA: Hispanic Heritage Magic, Fantasy, and Science Fiction: Diverse Books for Middle Grades and YA Summertime Adventures Chills and Thrills: Spooky Stories for Teens Inspired by Classics: Diverse Books for Middle Grades and Young Adults