The Cursed Moon
The Cursed Moon by Angela Cervantes is a new novel published by Scholastic, Incorporated on September 5, 2023. This 224-page book presents a chilling ghost story intertwined with heartfelt storytelling, focusing on the experiences of Rafael Fuentes, a boy who enjoys crafting ghost tales and faces real-life fears as his incarcerated mother prepares to return home.
In this narrative, Rafa’s passion for horror takes a turn when he creates a terrifying story about The Caretaker, an evil ghost that lures children into a pond. As eerie events unfold around him, Rafa discovers that his fictional creation may have come to life, leading him to confront his fears and the reality of his situation. The story explores themes of family, fear, and the supernatural, set against a backdrop that includes elements of horror fiction and ghost stories.
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Celebrated author Angela Cervantes’ brand new novel combines a chilling ghost story with her award-winning, heartfelt storytelling style.
One two, the Caretaker’s coming for you. Three-four, you’ll breathe no more. Five-six, you’ll float like sticks. Seven, eight, you’ll meet your fate.
Rafael Fuentes isn’t easily scared. He loves writing ghost stories, reading scary books, and entertaining his friends with terrifying tales he creates on the spot. Rafa has come up against enough real-life scary situations that fictional hauntings seem like no big deal. Rafa’s incarcerated mom is being released from jail soon, and will be coming to live with him, his sister, and their grandparents. For the first time in a while, Rafa feels a pit of fear growing in his stomach.
To take his mind off his mom’s return, Rafa spends an evening crafting the scariest ghost story he’s ever told. As an eerie blood moon hangs in the sky, Rafa tells a group of friends about The Caretaker. The Caretaker is an evil ghost who lures unsuspecting kids into the neighborhood pond. . . and they don’t ever come out. Rafa is really proud of his latest creation, until strange things start to happen around him. With a sinking feeling, Rafa realizes the Caretaker is real. Rafa has brought the ghost to life–and only he can stop him.
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