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The Handsome Stranger

Author: Sauvageau, Juan

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 423
Points per Word 0.001182
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Sauvageau recounts in his unique style one of the most enduring myths in Mexican American culture: the devil at the dance.

Quick Summary

A spooky Mexican American legend comes alive in this tale of the devil appearing uninvited at a dance, where anyone could be his next victim. Kids will race through the quick pages while getting wrapped up in a mystery that feels like an urban legend whispered on the playground. If your kid loves the short, creepy reads of Goosebumps or similar scary story collections, they'll devour this tale. Perfect for third through fifth graders who want a fast, cultural scare.