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Description
This book presents finely-honed retellings of traditional folktales, myths, and legends from a broad array of Latin American cultures.
Quick Summary
Instead of the same old princess and dragon stories, this collection pulls together fifteen jaw-dropping tales from Mexico, Brazil, the Andes, and beyond, each one buzzing with trickster spiders, brave heroes, and magical lessons. Readers will devour the quick-moving plots packed with mischievous animals, hidden treasures, and clever outwits that feel fresh and different from the European fairy tales they might know by heart. If your kid loves mythology collections like "The Red Book of Gods and Heroes" or enjoys short story anthologies with twist endings, they'll be swept away by this cultural treasure hunt. This is an ideal pick for kids in grades 4-6 who want fast-paced, story-driven reading with an AR 4.8 level and just enough challenge to feel rewarding.