BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Various Authors Cuentos de terror 1 Haunting Christmas Tales 1 ILLUSTRATIONS Patricia Rodríguez AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY UK GR V Horror Stories / Courage / Mysteries and Detective Stories 9789580433927 4½" x 7⅞" / 168 pp $15.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Short Stories / Horror These five horror stories are so well written and have so many believable details that they sound real. These stories are full of suspense and are a magnificent way to entice reluctant readers. They are perfect for a spooky read-aloud. A selection of tales from British authors Robert Swindells, Joan Aiken, David Belbin, Ian Strachan, and Anthony Masters. Chris Priestley Cuentos de terror de la boca del túnel Tales of Terror from the Tunnel ILLUSTRATIONS David Roberts AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY UK GR S Mysteries and Detective Stories / Action and Adventure/ Fears 9789587764819 4½" x 7⅞" / 254 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Short Stories / Horror When Robert says goodbye to his stepmother and boards the train, he feels relieved. He can’t stand how she is afraid of everything. He soon meets a mysterious woman who tells him horrific stories. Who is she and why is she telling him this? Strangely, he discovers that this apparently casual meeting hides a terrible truth. A hair-raising story from beginning to end, this brief novel is an ideal read-aloud. Robert Louis Stevenson El diablo de la botella The Devil in the Bottle ILLUSTRATIONS Diana Castellanos AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY UK GR U Classics / Feelings and Emotions / Achieving Goals 9789580408550 4½" x 7⅞" / 64 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Fantasy / Adventure / Classics At the center of this story we find an odd-shapped bottle with supernatural powers. Whoever owns it may have all sorts of treasures—but at a cost so high that no one wants it. Stevenson’s works speak of worlds inhabited by strange beings that are all too human. This classic will captivate readers with its fast- paced narrative, mystery, and suspense. A solid introduction to fantastic literature. Chris Priestley / Robert Louis Stevenson / Various Authors 2009 DRACULA SOCIETY CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT AWARD “[...]—. Alguien lo metió en la batea y ese alguien está aquí.” —Alguien lo metió en la batea y ese alguien está aquí. ea new.indd 41 22/2/10 13:28:34 28 Short Stories SHORT STORIES 5-8