La Llorona, also known as the Weeping Woman, is a prominent figure in Mexican folklore. Her legend has been passed down through generations, captivating audiences with her tragic tale. While there are variations of the story, the curse of La Llorona typically revolves around a woman who drowned her children in a fit of madness or despair. According to the legend, La Llorona was a beautiful woman who fell in love with a man and had children with him. However, the man eventually left her for a younger woman, leading La Llorona into a state of extreme jealousy and anger. Overwhelmed by her emotions, she drowned her children in a nearby river, only to realize the enormity of her actions and the irreversible loss she had caused.
Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #45, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #17: A Crazy Day with Cobras.
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Overwhelmed by her emotions, she drowned her children in a nearby river, only to realize the enormity of her actions and the irreversible loss she had caused. Haunted by guilt and remorse, La Llorona is said to wander the streets at night, weeping and searching for her lost children. Her cries of anguish are said to be bone-chilling and can be heard echoing throughout the night.
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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!
Merlin’s beloved penguin, Penny, has been put under a spell! To save her, Jack and Annie must find a rare and precious emerald. When the magic tree house whisks them back to India over four hundred years ago to search for the jewel, they discover an amazing and exotic world filled with great danger.
Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #45, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #17: A Crazy Day with Cobras.
Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?
Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
About the Author
MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series. She and her husband, writer Will Osborne (author of Magic Tree House: The Musical), live in northwestern Connecticut with their three dogs. Ms. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with Will, and with her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.
SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated more than 200 children's trade and text books. He is also a librettist for children's opera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, and bicyclist, and a teacher of children's illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and works in New York with his wife, Nancy.
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This is book number 17 in the Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission series.
For those who encounter her, it is believed to bring bad luck, misfortune, and even death. The curse of La Llorona is often used as a cautionary tale, warning children not to misbehave or disobey their parents. Her story is used as a means to instill fear and obedience in youngsters. Parents would often tell the tale of La Llorona to their children as a way to keep them safe and prevent them from wandering off alone. The legend of La Llorona has been popularized through various retellings, including songs, books, films, and even a recent Hollywood horror movie. The story continues to capture the imagination of people all over the world, maintaining its cultural significance and enduring as a cautionary tale about the consequences of one's actions. In conclusion, the curse of La Llorona is a haunting and tragic tale that has stood the test of time. Its impact on Mexican folklore and popular culture cannot be undermined. La Llorona serves as a reminder of the consequences of one's actions and the lasting effects of grief and despair..
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