Characters
This sister is the leader of the Garza sisters and feels responsible for their safety.
Who is Odilia?
This theme is about how the Garza sisters work together to face challenges.
What is family?
What decision do the sisters make after finding the dead man in the river?
What is to take him back to his family in Mexico?
Who is La Llorona in Mexican folklore?
A ghostly figure who mourns her lost children.
"We have to take him back to his family." Who says this?
Who is Odilia?
This sister often challenges Odilia’s authority and is known for her rebellious nature.
Who is Delia?
This theme is shown when La Llorona helps the sisters even though she has made mistakes in the past.
What is helping others?
What do the sisters hope to prove to their mother by completing their journey?
What is that they are responsible and can take care of themselves?
What is a Nagual?
A shape-shifting creature from Mexican folklore.
"Sometimes, the right path is the hardest one." Who says this?
Who is La Llorona?
This supernatural figure guides the sisters on their journey and seeks redemption for her past.
Who is La Llorona?
his theme is about how the sisters learn to take care of themselves and make good choices.
What is growing up?
What happens to the sisters when they encounter the Chupacabra?
What is they must outsmart it to escape unharmed?
How do the sisters defeat the Chupacabra?
By outsmarting it and working together.
"Courage isn’t about not being afraid. It’s about doing what’s right, even when you are afraid." Who says this?
La Llorona.
This magical healer provides aid and wisdom to the sisters during their journey.
Who is Cecilia?
The sisters’ journey includes many stories from their culture, showing this theme.
What is tradition?
Why do the sisters feel unsure about trusting La Llorona at first?
What is because of her reputation as a dangerous ghost in folklore?
How does the legend of La Llorona change in the story compared to the traditional tale?
What is she becomes a helpful guide instead of a scary ghost?
"The stories we carry shape who we are." What does this remind the sisters about?
What is their family and culture?
The sisters encounter this deceptive creature who tries to lead them astray.
What is the Nagual?
This theme is about how the sisters keep going, even when things are scary or hard.
What is being brave?
What lesson do the sisters learn by the end of their journey?
What is the importance of family, forgiveness, and working together?
What does the Nagual’s ability to shape-shift symbolize in Mexican folklore?
What is deception and the challenge of knowing who to trust?
"Even the smallest light can guide you out of darkness." What does this symbolize in the story?
What is hope?