Rougarou Magic

In "Rougarou Magic," twelve-year-old Feliciana Fruge struggles with life in Boston after leaving her beloved Louisiana behind. Determined to fit in at her new school and escape the challenges of bullying and family dynamics, she plans to suppress her Southern roots. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when her grandmother sends her a mischievous creature from Cajun folklore, Roux the rougarou, prompting Feliciana to navigate friendships, artistic aspirations, and her heritage while keeping her magical companion a secret. This debut novel by Rachel M. Marsh intertwines themes of friendship, self-identity, and the complexities of starting over.