Racing at Devil’s Bridge and Other Stories/Carreras en el puente del Diablo y otros cuentos

Gr 4-8–Creatures from Latin American folklore are waiting at the turn of a page in this fun and spooky bilingual story collection. While stories of the creatures included in the book have been around for many years, this collection brings them into a modern setting with young characters. Stories include characters like the infamous La Llorona, a small demon dog who chases two cousins out of a cemetery, and a ghost chancla ready to teach anyone a painful lesson. While some entries are humorous, others also convey a darker or more serious tone, and the final tale brings everything perfectly together. Each story includes a striking full-page, black-and-white illustration, often depicting the creature from the story. Half of the book includes the stories in English, and the other half features the Spanish translations, making this a great choice for Spanish, English, or bilingual speakers.