Author: Tracy Badua – Middle Grade Carousel

#amreading spellbound stories

Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this March? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel March 2024: Put a Spell on You features the book FREDDIE VS. THE FAMILY CURSE by Tracy Badua.

Upon finding an amulet amongst his family’s heirlooms, Freddie hopes its power is enough to change his fortune. The Ruiz family is cursed, and its effect follows Freddie everywhere. A lucky token is exactly what he needs.

Instead of making things better, however, now Freddie must escape the same unfortunate fate as his ancestor, great-granduncle Ramon, who is trapped within the amulet for eternity.

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#amreading tasty tales

Looking for books that fit our monthly reading challenge this November? Try one of the favorites from our home shelf!

Book spotlight for Middle Grade Carousel November 2023: Flavor of the Month features the book THE TAKEOUT by Tracy Badua.

The Banana Leaf is Mila’s safe haven. While her dad is serving up Filipino-Indian cuisine from the food truck, she’s trying her hardest to make Coral Beach feel more like home.

But when a celebrity duo open up a copy-cat restaurant nearby, Mila is prepared to investigate using any means necessary—even if it means relying on some Filipino traditions she’s been uncomfortable to embrace.

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