The Tale of La Llorona

[A Mexican Folktale]

From the Series On My Own Folklore

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 4
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

AY-EEEE! A spooky howl pierces the dark night. Is it the wind? Or is it the ghost called La Llorona? La Llorona is said to haunt moonlit roads and riverbanks, crying for her lost children. Before she became a ghost, La Llorona was a beautiful young woman named Maria. But Maria’s wish for wealth led her to doom. Read this haunting tale to find out more.

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978-1-58013-658-7
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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 4
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Social Studies
Copyright 2008
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand On My Own Books
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2007-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 2.4
Reading Counts! Points 3.0
Text Type Folktale/Legend
BISACS JNF052030
Dewey 398.2
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6 x 8.5
Lexile 550
Guided Reading Level N
ATOS Reading Level 3.0
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 114151
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Author/Illustrator note, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Original artwork, Reviewed, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Reviews

The Horn Book Guide

“Each tale is paired with an illustration style that nicely reflects the culture.”
The Horn Book Guide

Library Media Connection

“Each retelling is designed to appeal to those children who may have high interest but lower reading levels.”
Library Media Connection

MultiCultural Review

“These lively, fast-paced classic folktales, in a format that is easy to read, will appeal to young readers in grades two through five. Colorful illustrations matched to the text and a glossary also assist new readers in developing their skills.”
MultiCultural Review