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Name: Curse of the ChupaCabra
Author: Rudolfo Anaya

📘 Curse of the ChupaCabra by Rudolfo Anaya

Professor Rosa Medina, a folklorist, embarks on a research journey in Mexico to investigate the increasingly reported appearances of the ChupaCabra. This monster, a creature of local legend, is said to attack its victims—particularly goats—by extracting their brains. Medina follows a trail of rumors and clues, bringing the myth into living, contemporary focus. The story blends the eerie folklore of a regional monster with contemporary themes, providing a narrative that explores the intersection of myth, science, and personal curiosity.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Rudolfo Anaya

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