Lectorum Catalog 2024

162 • fax your orders to (877) 532-8676 • www.lectorum.com • Authentic Literature AL FINAL DE LA NOCHE AR:5.4/GR: Q At Night’s End Fernando Gómez Campos (Colombia) Grades 5-7 CHAPTER BOOK In this gripping novel, a group of young campers notice that a boy named Mario is missing. As they go in search of him, perceptions and misperceptions are revealed about Mario and another boy in the group named Arturo. The plot touches upon many poignant topics including as depression, grief, and suicide. Sp. PB (PV39939) 9789583044489 $10.99/ 8.80 ¡NO ES TAN FÁCIL SER NIÑO! It’s Not Easy Being a Kid! Pilar Lozano Carbayo (Spain) Grades 5-7 TOLERANCE/FEELINGS Fernando is an awkward-looking boy. No one’s ever teased him about the way he looks, but being the new kid in school sure is tough. A perfect story for a child starting a new grade or moving to a different school. Sp. PB (ED36621) 9788423690695 $12.99/ 10.40 LUCAS Y LUCAS Lucas y Lucas Pilar Mateos (Spain) Grades 5-7 SHORT STORIES Two original stories make up this volume. In Lucas y Lucas, a little boy invites his mirror image to come out and join him. In El rapto de Caballo Gris, a lonely child finds adventure and friendship in the company of an imaginary neighbor. Sp. PB (ALG43464) 9788498450453 $13.99/ 11.20 LOS ÚLTIMOS DE LA LISTA Bottom of the List Vivian Mansour Manzur (Mexico) Grades 5-7 CHAPTER BOOK Oliverio, Paco, Luis, Diego, and Josefa are in the bottom of the fifth grade class. Much to everyone’s surprise, they are chosen to participate in a photography contest out of town. Their classmates are in for the surprise of their lives when they see what these five children are capable of doing. Sp. PB (CF42766) 9786076217207 $19.99/16.00 MI ABUELA LA BRUJA My Grandma the Witch Miguel Ángel Mendo (Spain) Grades 5-7 FANTASY It’s not easy to be the granddaughter of a witch these days. Poor Adela finds it especially hard to live with her grandmother. But one day a very special character comes along—a witty and audacious magpie that turns Adela’s world upside down! Sp. PB (BU35358) 9788421692554 $13.99/ 11.20 SIMÓN, SIMÓN Simon, Simon Emilio Sanjuán (Spain) Grades 5-7 HUMOR Simon is a cheerful and imaginative child who has a tendency to be absent-minded and, occasionally, downright mischievous. Children will love reading about Simon’s antics, as he turns a normal school year into a whirlwind of comical mishaps. Sp. PB (BU35361) 9788421696651 $13.99/ 11.20 EL CASTILLO DE VAPOR GR: T/ 680L The Steam Castle Ana Alonso (Spain) Grades 5-8 SCIENCE/CHAPTER BOOK Enid is the wizard princess from the kingdom of Occam. Her desire: turn her castle into a “mobile palace.” Amazing science secrets, such as energy sources and their uses, are waiting for them to be discovered! Sp. PB (GS38415) 9788467829525 $14.99/ 12.00 LA FIESTA DEL ARCOÍRIS 670L The Rainbow’s Party Ana Alonso (Spain) Grades 5-8 SCIENCE/CHAPTER BOOK Eni, the king’s daughter, wants to throw a party to celebrate her father’s birthday. But there is a problem: she cannot fight against wizard Milena’s light and color effects. This amazing adventure talks to children about light and color phenomena. Sp. PB (GS38416) 9788467829532 $14.99/ 12.00 A BORDO DE LA GAVIOTA AR:4.3/ Aboard the “Seagull” GR:S/770L Fernando Alonso (Spain) Grades 5-8 REALISTIC FICTION Brokenhearted to learn that the boat they worked so hard to build has sunk, several boys come up with an ingenious plan to raise enough money to hire a tugboat and salvage the ship. Sp. PB (GS5556) 9788420727851 $14.99/ 12.00 LAS RAÍCES DEL MAR GR: W The Roots of the Sea Fernando Alonso (Spain) Grades 5-8 ADVENTURE Although Siburgo is nearly 200 miles from the sea, there has always been a seafaring tradition among the town’s young people. When Mar and Ramón decide to get to the roots of this strange tradition, they find the key in the town’s library. Sp. PB (GS31130) 9788420784687 $13.99/11.20 BORIS Y LA MARCHA DE GR: U LOS PINGÜINOS Boris and the March of the Penguins Daniel Blanco Pantoja (Chile) Grades 5-8 CHAPTER BOOK When Boris and Mimi’s father’s job moves the family to Chile, they find student protests, close encounters, millions of stars, and new friends. Boris discovers that words, soccer, and technology are the best way to connect with people in this new land. Sp. PB (PRG45336) 9786077468332 $12.99/ 10.40 MACARIA GR: T Macaria Alexandra Campos Hanon (Mexico) Grades 5-8 FRIENDSHIP Macaria, an albino girl, lives with her father away from everyone to protect her from being made fun of by other children. She has the special ability to communicate with animals who have died. Thanks to a school teacher, Macaria makes friends with three children who feared her. These kids learn from Macaria’s kindness and end up protecting her from others. Sp. PB (PRG44361) 9786077467892 $12.99/10.40 ANIMALES QUE VIVEN EN MÍ Animals Inside Me Adriana Carreño (Colombia) Grades 5-8 FRIENDSHIP While doing research online, Cacha finds Francisco’s blog. Thanks to the web, the two begin a friendship, sharing many things, including the difficulties both went through when their parents divorced. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension. Sp. PB (LV46611) 9788414042915 $12.99/ 10.40 LA CHICA MÁS RARA DEL MUNDO The Strangest Girl in the World Mariano Cattaneo (Argentina) Grades 5-8 CHAPTER BOOK/HORROR Thirteen-year-old Melien loves horror stories. She reads, writes, and draws terrifying characters. Her classmates call her the strangest girl in the world. One day, she discovers that her drawings and characters have come to life! This chapter book is based on the film The Strangest Girl in the World. Sp. PB (VS46808) 9786078828562 $11.99/ 9.60 EL ABRAZO DEL NILO GR: W Adventure on the Nile Montserrat del Amo (Spain) Grades 5-8 ADVENTURE Two young Spanish students win a contest in school, and, as a prize, are given the opportunity to travel to the Middle East. The boys journey down the Nile where they discover a world of adventure and encounter a culture very different from their own. Their fascinating experiences provide the reader with an excellent introduction to the marvels of Egypt. Sp. PB (BU36600) 9788421652473 $13.99/ 11.20 New New