ELEMENTARY
FICTION
FICTION
ELEMENTARY
GRADES: G4-G5
GRADES: G4-G5
La vida útil de Pillo Polilla The Useful Life of Pillo the Moth Vivian Mansour Manzur (text) David Lara (illustration) Pillo, a young moth, lives happily in a library until the old Policarpo teaches him to read. From that moment, Pillo devours books with his eyes instead of eating them. One day, Policarpo entrusts him with a mission: to find a book that explains why moths exist. To achieve this, Pillo will have to go out into the world, where new friends and exciting experiences await him.
El extraño caso del fantasma claustrofóbico The Strange Case of the Claustrophobic Ghost Hortensia Moreno (text) Luis San Vicente (illustration) Nikolaj thinks that a spirit lives in his wardrobe. His brother doesn’t believe him, until the ghost leaves the door open in the morning. With the help of Ximena, a friend from school, they will begin a search that leads to 1985, when a terrible earthquake shook Mexico City.
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 152 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-540-051-8
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 104 Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 978-970-200-988-7 eISBN: 978-607-540-495-0
Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Loss and grief / Love and friendship
Growth and maturity / Language and communication / Love and friendship
Discover with three endearing characters an important moment in the history of Mexico City.
A fascinating story about the adventure of reading.
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 120 Binding: Paperback
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 104 Binding: Paperback
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 132 Binding: Paperback
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 112 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-200-853-8
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 160 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-431-0
Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 × 7.7 in Pages: 120 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-462-4
ISBN: 978-607-621-720-7 eISBN: 978-607-540-472-1
ISBN: 978-607-463-097-8 eISBN: 978-607-621-940-9 El secreto del escritor fabuloso The Secret of the Awesome Writer Jordi Sierra i Fabra (text) Cees van der Hulst (illustration) Bernabé just moved to the country and he almost doesn’t believe his luck when he finds out that his neighbor is none other than P. P. Pérez, the famous scriptwriter for radio. Bernabé spies on him and discovers his strange habits. What secret does the writer hide? Bernabé will not rest until he finds out. An intriguing and original novel about the magic of books and the origin of stories.
ISBN: 978-607-621-982-9 eISBN: 978-607-540-488-2
Los últimos de la lista The Last of the List Vivian Mansour Manzur (text) Carlos Vélez (illustration)
Mortalmente encantado Dying to Meet You Kate Klise (text) M. Sarah Klise (illustration)
Sobre mi cadáver Over My Dead Body Kate Klise (text) M. Sarah Klise (illustration)
¡Sonríe! Smile!
El día más raro del año The Strangest Day of the Year
Geraldine McCaughrean (text) Edgar Clement (illustration)
Hortensia Moreno (text) Carlos Vélez (illustration)
Oliverio, Paco, Luis, Diego, Josefa, and Jacinto are selected to participate in a photography contest that will be held far away from the city. At school, their classmates are surprised not only that the director has chosen the worst students, but also because when the winner is announced, the group of friends realize they can achieve whatever they wish. A story about acceptance, trust, and self- determination. Harassment, violence and discrimination / Love and friendship / School life
A writer moves to an old mansion where he hopes to find the silence and peace he needs to finish his novel. Instead, he meets an eleven-year-old boy, his cat, and the ghost of a picky lady. To make matters worse, when the author begins to get used to his new companions, he discovers that someone wants to tear down the mansion where he has finally begun to write. Narrated through letters, newspaper clippings, messages and drawings, this eccentric and funny story will delight readers who enjoy word games.
After a start full of stumbling blocks, Armando, Ignecio and the ghost Oliva live happily in the Vela Mansion. They dedicate their days to writing and illustrating Paseo de las Ánimas, número 43, a mystery book. But their peace and tranquility are interrupted when Dick Tador tries to prevent Armando from living in the Vela Mansion without his parents. How did Dick Tador find out about this? And what steps will he take to separate the clever trio? Light, fun, and with a great sense of humor, the second adventure of Armando, Ignecio, and the enchanting ghost Oliva will conquer the most demanding reader. Adoption and orphanhood / Harassment, violence and discrimination / Love and friendship
Flash ends up stranded in a remote village after his airplane crashes. The only thing that is saved is an instant camera that has only ten photos left. At first, the villagers do not trust him or his camera, but soon they help him look for the ten most important things that he should photograph. And each photo that Flash takes seems to have a magical effect. A novel that shows, with humor and subtlety, that cultural differences are a meeting point, more than an obstacle. Arts and jobs / Cultural heritage and traditions / Culture of peace
It is January 1 st and Juana is not very happy because she has to go to a family gathering. The only exciting thing about it is that her uncle Bernardo is taking photos of everyone there and she will be able to help him. However, the day turns into the weirdest of the year when a stranger arrives at their house and opens up a box of revelations about Juana’s mother and grandmother’s past. A story about identity, roots, and convictions that shows the power of the past over the present.
Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Language and communication / Love and friendship
Autonomy and identity / Family life / Growth and maturity
Adoption and orphanhood / Growth and maturity / Love and friendship
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