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Spooky Sleuth & Solve: Decode Mind-Twisting Mysteries Inspired by Classic Creepy Characters
by Ana Gallo (Author) and Victor Escandell (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Mini-mysteries inspired by classic creepy characters feature familiar fiends as well as terrifying new tales of ghosts, witches, and more! How does one boy discover the lair of Frankenstein’s monster? What is the identity of the werewolf who torments an isolated village? And how do two sisters escape the vengeful Loch Ness Monster? Solving this suite of spooky puzzles takes keen observation, strong logic, and lots of creative thinking. Play solo or with friends, collecting points as you crack each compelling case, decode the solution using a clever cryptograph, and reveal whose sleuthing skills reign supreme!

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Our Day of the Dead Celebration
by Ana Aranda (Author / Illustrator)
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Booktalk: The Day of the Dead is a happy day when Mar’s family gathers together. There are favorite dishes to enjoy, games to be played, and most importantly, stories to tell. No one in the family is forgotten because this is the day of the year when the dead come to visit the living—and for this holiday it is almost as if they’re alive again, as the family takes great joy in celebrating the things that made them special. Mar realizes she is just like her Grandpa Ramón, who kept a journal. And her sister, Paz, plays accordion, just like their great-grandfather. There are so many things that connect them all–and at dinner, Abuelita spins even more stories that make them feel close to the ones they will love forever.

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