![]() Now, she shifts into a huge owl, lures passersby to her hiding spot with innocent sounds such as a crying baby, and consumes the curious as her next meal. Resurrected (possibly by selling her soul to the devil), La Lechuza returned with revenge as her main objective. You see, she was a curandera (a healer) practicing white magic, but people in her village were frightened of her powers and killed her. And, to up the creepy factor, the woman is bruja (witch) with revenge on her mind. Nope - she's a shapeshifting old woman who becomes a giant owl with a 15-foot wingspan and the face of a woman. A real hoot.La lechuza is the Spanish phrase meaning "the owl." Maybe this doesn't sound frightening so far, but La Lechuza is no ordinary owl. Similar to its predecessor, this bilingual novel contains both English and Baeza Ventura’s Spanish versions, with the latter being superior in readability. A breezy read, Vincent’s latest adventure packs folkloric elements in a fast-paced tale that’s sure to entice reluctant readers. “Garza’s cool series sequel offers a little mystery, a little action, and a lot of fun. “This fun, illustrated Spanish/English short chapter book has enough Mexican folklore and American teen angst to keep middle grade and reluctant readers interested in the otherworldly adventures of the monster-fighter extraordinaire.”- School Library Journal on Vincent Ventura and the Mystery of the Witch Owl / Vincent Ventura y el mistero de la bruja lechuza A case of lighthearted fun during the witching hour.”- Kirkus Reviews “Monster fighter extraordinaire Vincent Ventura battles his latest foe: the dreadful duende! Book 3 in Garza’s Monster Fighter Mystery series adds a little psychological horror to Vincent’s newest adventure, and this installment a cohesive story centered on friendship and, more importantly, kicking monster butt. This spine-tingling short novel introducing Latino creepy creatures to kids ages 8-12 is sure to thrill a new generation of readers! ![]() The second installment in Garza’s exciting new Monster Fighter Mystery series, this bilingual book for intermediate readers also contains the author’s dramatic black and white illustrations. Once again enlisting the aid of his cousins Michelle and Bobby, monster fighter extraordinaire Vincent Ventura is determined to get to the bottom of the puzzle surrounding his unusual new friend. When she tells him they are from a city in Mexico known as the witchcraft capital of the world, Vincent is even more convinced there are witch owls roosting in nearby trees! ![]() He also notices she has the unusual habit of turning her entire head to look at things, just like owls do. That week in art class, Vincent meets his mysterious new neighbor, Zulema Ortiz. And when the three owls land on the ground as women dressed in black, he knows there’s another monster mystery to solve! Is it … a blanket? But when it spreads its wings, he realizes it’s an enormous white owl! Two more land in the tree. Suddenly, Vincent notices something white in the tree in front of the house. Oddly, they don’t turn on any lights and the house remains pitch black, as if no one were home. ![]() Before closing the front door, the man scans the sky as if he’s looking for something. He looks out and sees a man and a girl about his age rush into the rent house at 666 Duende Street. Vincent Ventura wakes up one night to the sound of screeching tires outside his bedroom window.
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