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Reviewed on April 19, 2024 | Picture Books - Elementary
K-Gr 2—A soccer star finds himself burdened by a streak of bad luck. "Mi vida es perfecta," Miguel declares, until he makes the mistake of opening an umbrella indoors. His superstitious abuela, holding an evil-eye charm, warns his action will invite La Mala Suerte, "bad luck." Miguel is overconfident and skeptical, until he trips, fails a test, and can't manage to block any of his teammate's goals during soccer practice. Defeated, the boy tries every remedy he can ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


