Lectorum Catalog 2024

165 • prices in red reflect a 20% discount • Authentic Literature LA HERENCIA DE PEDRO GR: Q Pedro’s Inheritance Ana Alonso (Spain) Grades 6-8 CHAPTER BOOK/HISTORICAL FICTION Set in medieval Spain, an orphaned boy named Pedro has been raised in a monastery. His life changes drastically when he is summoned to become a knight. He receives the help he needs to adapt to this new life thanks to two special friends. Reading comprehension and activities related to the story are included. Sp. PB (GS39677) 9788467861075 $14.99/ 12.00 LA PRINCESA INCA GR: V The Inca Princess Ana Alonso (Spain) Grades 6-8 IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE/CHAPTER BOOK A young Peruvian girl named Evelyn feels out of place living in Spain. She hates her name and she is ashamed of her mother’s poverty. When an assignment about the Incas is given in her class, two of the popular kids want to team up with Evelyn. Through this report, Evelyn begins to take pride in her roots. This newfound confidence helps her resolve some family issues. This book contains activities at the end to bolster comprehension. Sp. PB (GS44103) 9788469848883 $13.99/11.20 LA SENDA ESCONDIDA The Hidden Path Ana Alonso (Spain) Grades 6-8 CHAPTER BOOK/SCIENCE Ana Alonso brilliantly mixes adventure with science in this chapter book about a group of summer campers who set out on a treasure hunt in the forest. While they search for the buried riches from the Spanish War for Independence, they learn to identify many types of trees. This book contains activities and questions for discussion and comprehension. Sp. PB (GS40486) 9788467871234 $14.99/12.00 LA VOZ DEL VALLE The Valley Voice Ana Alonso (Spain) Grades 6-8 CHAPTER BOOK/JOURNALISM The school in the village of Baeira has so few students, it will have to shut its doors at the end of the year. The four oldest kids are willing to do anything to prevent this from happening. This book contains activities and questions for discussion and comprehension. Sp. PB (GS40923) 9788467871210 $14.99/12.00 LOS TRES PEREGRINOS The Three Pilgrims Ana Alonso (Spain) Grades 6-8 MULTICULTURAL/CHAPTER BOOK Hana, a Palestinian girl, Ezra, an Israeli boy, and Diego, a Spanish boy participate in a cultural program to walk the Camino de Santiago as pilgrims. While in Leon, a mysterious woman hands them an object that transforms the trip into an adventure that will alter the course of their lives. Activities to test reading comprehension are included. Sp. PB (GS42991) 9788469836330 $14.99/12.00 EL ÁRBOL DE LOS SUEÑOS AR: 6.4/780L The Dream Tree Fernando Alonso (Spain) Illustrated by Emilio Urberuaga Grades 6-8 NATURE Huvez, who dreams of being a writer, composes fantastic stories about trees when he hears about an author who has been incarcerated for writing about nature. Sp. HC (KA43085) 9788484643722 $18.99/15.20 TIEMPO DE NUBES NEGRAS GR: U Time for Black Clouds Manuel L. Alonso (Spain) Illustrated by Jesús Gabán Grades 6-8 MYSTERY/SUSPENSE Home alone, eleven-year-old Manolo discovers a pair of handcuffs hidden in the house. He decides to try them on, but when he tries to take them off, he realizes that he doesn’t have the key, and begins to get nervous. Will his parents return and find out that he has been snooping around the house? Sp. PB (GS0672) 9788420777702 $13.99/11.20 NATA Y CHOCOLATE GR:U Cream and Chocolate Alicia Borrás Sanjurjo (Spain) Grades 6-8 BULLYING/FRIENDSHIP Sonia’s classmates make fun of her because she’s albino. Nobody notices this abuse until a new teacher comes to school ready to change the situation. Sp. PB (GS37658) 9788466793018 $13.99/ 11.20 EL CARTERO DE BAGDAD GR:Y The Mailman from Baghdad Marcos S. Calveiro (Spain) Grades 6-8 REALISTIC FICTION Ibrahim distributes mail in Baghdad on his motorcycle. In his pocket, he has a mysterious letter that he is determined to deliver no matter what the cost. The novel shows how families survive in war-torn regions and provides a wonderful overview of Muslim culture. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension. Sp. PB (LV39336) 9788426372864 $12.99/10.40 EL MISTERIO VELÁZQUEZ GR: Y The Velázquez Mystery Eliacer Cansino (Spain) Grades 6-8 HISTORICAL FICTION Velázquez, court painter to Spain’s Felipe IV, was especially fond of painting the midgets who lived at the Palace. Nicolás Pertusato, who appears in the artist’s most famous painting—popularly known as “Las Meninas”—narrates this award-winning novel. As he recounts his life story, he tells of his enigmatic relationship with the artist and reveals the mystery behind the creation of the masterpiece. Sp. PB (BU46614) 9788469668061 $16.99/13.60 1997 Lazarillo Award, Spain OJALÁ NUNCA LEAS ESTE LIBRO Hopefully, You Never Read this Book Patricia García-Rojo (Spain) Grades 6-8 CHAPTER BOOK Ana is convinced that she is going to be the queen of the elves. She lives in the very old house owned by the strict Don Justo and his grandson Tomás. At first, Tomás thinks that Ana is crazy and that everything she says is nonsense. He begins to have doubts when he sees her make a wish to the elves, and it comes true. Sp. PB (DQS46816) 9788412501346 $13.99/ 11.20 SONATA Sonata Soffi P. Guido (Mexico) Grades 6-8 CHAPTER BOOK/LGBTQ Emilio’s parents want nothing to do with Emilio’s uncle Cristian because they blame him for Emilio’s grandfather’s death, who suffered a heart attack after his son told him he was gay. Emilio’s parents do not accept anyone who is gay or eats meat. Emilio is scared to tell his parents he tried a hamburger once and loved it. The narrator of the book turns out to be the grandfather, who always knew Cristian’s secret and accepted him. The message of this chapter is we should not be afraid to be ourselves or judge others. Sp. PB (PRG47050) 9786075671208 $12.99/ 10.40 EL SECRETO DE ENOLA GR: Q Enola’s Secret Daniel Hernández Chambers (Spain) Grades 6-8 CHAPTER BOOK While the narrator (Calcetines) is cleaning his neighbor’s (Enola) chimney, he finds the skeleton of a bird with a message attached to its foot. It dates back to the 1940s and was sent by Enola’s love telling her where to meet him. Obviously she never received the note and was never reunited with him. Calcetines and his best friend try to discover what ever happened to Enola’s lost-lost suitor. This book comes with a separate workbook with fun activities to test reading comprehension. Sp. PB (LV42460) 9788414005576 $12.99/ 10.40 New New