The Doomed Spirit of La Llorona

Name: The Doomed Spirit of La Llorona
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SKU: 9781669071327
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By Nel Yomtov

Series: Ghostly Graphics

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The Doomed Spirit of La Llorona explores the chilling Latin American legend of a mother who, overwhelmed by rage and jealousy, drowns her children and is condemned to wander the waterways as a weeping ghost. This easy-to-read graphic novel invites young readers to discover the origins of the fearful tale and the eternal fate of La Llorona.
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Ideal for children interested in folklore and ghost stories, especially those who enjoy graphic novels with a spooky edge.

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The Latin American tale of La Llorona strikes fear in the hearts of all who hear it. It begins with a woman who drowns her children in a fit of rage and jealousy. It ends with a weeping spectre rumoured to pull anyone she encounters to a watery grave.

Where did the legend of this murderous mother begin? And why is La Llorona doomed to wander the waterways for all eternity? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!

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The Ghostly Graphics series, which includes this title, presents spooky tales grounded in real-life incidents and folklore. This book provides an engaging account of La Llorona's legend, combining dramatic illustrations with narrative text and dialogue. It maintains a balanced perspective by exploring the historical and cultural roots behind the haunting story, making it both informative and thrilling for readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781669071327

Publisher: Capstone Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Capstone Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Graphic Novels Nel Yomtov Science & Nature Series: Ghostly Graphics

About the Author

Nel Yomtov is an award-winning author of children's nonfiction books and graphic novels. He specializes in writing about history, current events, biography, architecture, and military history. He has written numerous graphic novels for Capstone, including the recent School Strike for Climate, Journeying to New Worlds: A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure, and Cher Ami: Heroic Carrier Pigeon of World War I. In 2020 he self-published Baseball 100, an illustrated book featuring the 100 greatest players in baseball history. Nel lives in the New York City area. Jason has provided illustrations, storyboards and concept art for publishing, advertising, television and films. His clients include NBC-Universal, Fox, Amblin Partners, HBO, Showtime, Disney, DC Comics, The Wall Street Journal, Scholastic Books, Wizards of the Coast and Dark Horse Publishing among many others. Additionally, he has worked on ad campaigns for everything from Absolut Vodka and Ford Trucks to Precious Moments and Happy Meals. He lives in Chicago with his wife, daughter and very scary housecat.