BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

2019 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Norma Huidobro Juanita y el conejo perdido Juanita and the Lost Rabbit ILLUSTRATIONS Roberto Cubillas AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina GR N Mysteries and Detective Stories / Pets / Creativity 9789875454750 4½" x 7⅞" / 86 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction / Mysteries Juanita loves her new stuffed rabbit that arrived in the mail the other day! But soon after, it disappears. Where can it be? Was it stolen? Juanita is a great detective; she interviews the whole family, takes notes, and looks for clues until she finally solves the mystery. A good book to introduce readers to the detective genre. Javier Arévalo / Ramón García Domínguez / Norma Huidobro Ramón García Domínguez Solomán Solomán Ramón García Domínguez Solomán Dos Solomán 2 ILLUSTRATIONS Juan Carlos Nicholls AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Spain GR P Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance / Responsibility / Intolerance and Acceptance 9789580407386 4½" x 7⅞" / 63 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Adventure / Fantasy / Humor ILLUSTRATIONS María Fernanda Mantilla AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Spain GR P Humor / Creativity 9789588860527 4½" x 7⅞" / 128 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Adventure / Fantasy / Humor Solomán is a hero who has no extraordinary powers. He is “just a man” who uses common sense to achieve what other superheroes can’t. This story is a good excuse for young readers to reflect on the qualities that a real superhero should have. An excellent title to engage the critical thinker. Solomán is back! This time, he wants to show the traditional superheroes that common sense is the most powerful super power of all. The peace dove at the United Nations has disappeared. Has she escaped? Has she been kidnapped? Either way, Solomán will save the day! An adventure filled with humor, this story questions what it truly means to be a hero. Javier Arévalo El misterio del pollo en la batea The Mysterious Case of the Chicken in the Bucket ILLUSTRATIONS Christian Ayuni AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Peru GR N Mysteries and Detective Stories / Teamwork / City and Town Life 9789587760071 4½" x 7⅞" / 64 pp $11.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Mysteries and Detective Stories It’s 11:00 a.m. when Rafael finds his chicken is dead and floating in a bucket. His mother assures him that it was an accident. But Rafael knows the truth: it was murder! But who could have done it? Was it his dad? His mom? His cousin? Or perhaps it was Luztarda, the building administrator? A hilarious tale to introduce children to the detective genre. 1992 PREMIO ALA DELTA; 2019 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS AWARD- WINNING AUTHOR 1992 PREMIO ALA DELTA; 2019 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS AWARD- WINNING AUTHOR 30 Middle Grade Readers MIDDLE GRADE READERS 2-4