Freddie vs. The Family Curse by Tracy Badua
Published by Clarion Books on May 3, 2022
ISBN: 0358612896
Pages: 256
Genres: Humor, Mystery, Supernatural
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Faceplant Freddie cannot seem to catch a break. He thinks he found a good luck charm that will break his family’s curse, but instead discovers that this heirloom could lead to his death- in 13 days. Freddie joins forces with his much cooler cousin, Sharkey, to find the original owner of this amulet and be released of its curse, without their parents finding out. Debut author Tracy Badua incorporates her Filipino heritage and folklore into this humorous and adventurous story. Appropriate for readers in Grades 4-6, this story will appeal to those who like an underdog story that is funny, quick-paced, and a little suspenseful.

Reviewed by Lindsay Varnum, Orono Public Library