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Los Monstruos: Felice and the Wailing Woman

By Diana López

By Diana López

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Apr 16, 2024 | ISBN 9780593326503 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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About Los Monstruos: Felice and the Wailing Woman

The twelve-year-old daughter of La Llorona vows to free her mother and reverse the curses that have plagued the magical town of Tres Leches in this delightfully sweet and spellbinding adventure by beloved author Diana López.

When Felice learns that she’s the daughter of La Llorona, she catches a ride to the magical town of Tres Leches, where her mother is said to be haunting the river. Growing up with her uncle Clem in Corpus Christi, Felice knew that she had been rescued from drowning—it’s where her intense fear of water comes from—but she had no idea her mother remained trapped between worlds, looking for her. Guided by the magical town’s eccentric mayor, Felice vows to help her mother make peace with the events that turned her into the most famous monstruo of US–Mexico border lore. Along the way, she meets the children of other monstruos, like La Lechuza and the Dancing Devil, and together they free Tres Leches from magical and metaphorical curses that have haunted its people for generations. 

Diana López’s electric middle grade—the first in a series—brims with magic, adventure, and Mexican folklore, and is perfect for fans of Ghost Squad by Claribel Ortega and the Jumbies series by Tracey Baptiste.

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About Diana López

Diana López is the author of the adult novella Sofia’s Saints as well as of numerous middle grade novels, including Confetti Girl, Nothing Up My Sleeve, Lucky Luna, and Los Monstruos: Felice and the Wailing Woman, and the picture book

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Praise


Praise for Felice and the Wailing Woman by Diana López:

2024 Texas Institute of Letters Deirdre Siobhan FlynnBass Award for Best Middle Grade Book
 2024 Texas Lone Star Reading List


“A bewitching adventure.”
—Booklist

“A fresh, feminist take on Mexican folktales rooted in family, belonging, and acceptance.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“The novel presents a great lesson on love, acceptance, and overcoming fears. Recommended for readers who enjoy a fast-paced fantasy with folkloric roots.” 
—School Library Journal

“A story as sweet and layered as the perfect tres leches cake.”
—Celia C. Pérez, award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk

Product Details

Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

Paperback | $8.99
Published by Kokila
Apr 16, 2024 | 288 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593326503

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