{"product_id":"freddie-vs-the-family-curse-9780358749288","title":"Freddie vs. the Family Curse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn this humorous middle-grade adventure, Freddie Ruiz discovers a family heirloom that contains the spirit of his great-granduncle Ramon, who was cursed to an untimely afterlife. He must team up with his ancestor to break the curse in thirteen days or be trapped in the amulet forever. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 08 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this exhilarating and side-splitting middle grade adventure, a young Filipino-American boy embarks on a thrilling quest alongside his ancestor, in a desperate attempt to break the ancient curse that has plagued their family for generations. Failure to do so will result in Freddie being trapped in the amulet forever, condemned to an eternity of monotony and isolation. Freddie Ruiz has endured a series of unfortunate events throughout his life, ranging from the embarrassing bird poop incident during picture day to countless falls and accidents that earned him the unfortunate nickname \"Faceplant Freddie.\" He has learned to navigate life cautiously, avoiding any risks or adventures that could potentially lead to trouble. However, when he stumbles upon a family heirloom, a century-old amulet from the Philippines, he believes that his luck is about to turn around. He mistakenly believes that the amulet will bring him good fortune, prosperity, and a whole new world of possibilities. Little does he know that the spirit of his cranky great-granduncle Ramon is trapped within the amulet, and the evil spirits responsible for his untimely demise have returned with a vengeful agenda. Now, Freddie and his cousin, Sharkey, have only thirteen days to break the curse, or Freddie will be forced to join Ramon in the afterlife, forever trapped in the amulet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Bank Street College Best Book of the Year, this captivating tale is filled with humor, adventure, and heartwarming moments that will leave readers of all ages laughing and cheering. Freddie's journey is a testament to the power of family, courage, and determination, and his unwavering spirit will inspire readers to embrace their own unique journeys and face their fears head-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 182g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 x 131 x 17 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780358749288\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tracy Badua","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44275720421626,"sku":"9780358749288","price":6.71,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686305583752_book.jpg?v=1686474981","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/freddie-vs-the-family-curse-9780358749288","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}