Charlie Hernández and the League of Shadows
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Steeped in Hispanic folklore since childhood, middle schooler Charlie Hernández learns the stories are true when, shortly after his parents disappearance, he grows horns and feathers and finds himself at the heart of a battle to save the world.
Series
2 primary booksCharlie Hernández is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2018 with contributions by Ryan Calejo.
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In some ways this is a kid who finds out they are special and need to save the world. The use of Hispanic legends and Spanish words makes it feel different. Charlie doesn't feel sure about himself and he learns to lean in to who he is. I thought that part was well done. I also really grew to like the characters who were helping him. I will definitely be reading the next one to see what happens next.
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Are you a fan of Rick Riordan's Lightning Thief books? You ain't seen any monsters till you have seen monsters from Hispanic mythology. Read Charlie Hernández and the League of Shadows now. What with the adventures with various scary creatures from assorted Hispanic cultures around the world plus all the Spanish tucked into every page, I'm swooning with happiness to share this book with the universe.
