Unlucky
Unlucky – An Illustrated Guide to Signs, Superstitions & Omens
Discover the strange, spooky, and fascinating world of bad luck with Unlucky, a beautifully illustrated guide to 50 signs, superstitions, and omens from around the world.
Did you know that bringing bananas aboard a ship was once considered bad luck for sailors? Or that getting a haircut on a Tuesday is considered unlucky in parts of India? From centuries-old beliefs to fascinating regional traditions, this book explores the unusual ways people have tried to recognize and avoid misfortune.
Written and illustrated by Megan McKean, author and illustrator of Lucky, Unlucky combines fascinating facts with colorful illustrations and hidden details that make every page fun to explore.
Product Details
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Title: Unlucky
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Author & Illustrator: Megan McKean
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Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
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Format: Illustrated guide / gift book
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Content: 50 signs, superstitions, and omens
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Theme: Bad luck, folklore, superstition, omens, and unusual traditions
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Style: Colorful, quirky, educational, and humorous
Features
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Explores 50 fascinating signs, superstitions, and omens.
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Features beliefs from different cultures and regions.
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Includes superstitions dating back centuries.
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Discover unusual traditions surrounding bad luck.
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Packed with colorful illustrations by Megan McKean.
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Filled with hidden visual details to discover.
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Combines fascinating facts with entertaining storytelling.
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Companion to Megan McKean's Lucky.
Perfect For
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Superstition enthusiasts
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Folklore lovers
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History buffs
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Trivia fans
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Curious readers
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Fans of unusual facts
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Illustrated book collectors
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Coffee table book lovers
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Halloween and spooky-season gifts
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Quirky gift giving
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Bookstores
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Gift shops
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Curious kids and adults
Why You'll Love It
50 Weird Ways to Avoid Bad Luck
From unlucky objects to unusual traditions, explore fascinating beliefs about misfortune from cultures around the world.
Folklore Meets Fun Facts
Learn the history and cultural background behind strange superstitions while discovering surprising facts you may never have heard before.
Colorful & Full of Details
Megan McKean's signature illustrations bring each superstition to life with bright colors, playful artwork, and hidden details.
A Great Conversation Starter
Filled with unexpected facts and unusual beliefs, Unlucky is the kind of book that's fun to flip through and share with friends.
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