BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Juan Carlos Quezadas Y seguirá rodando: 32 historias con balón de fondo And the Ball Will Continue Rolling Jordi Sierra i Fabra La asombrosa historia del Viajero de las Estrellas The Amazing Story of the Star Traveler ILLUSTRATIONS Pablo H. Gázaques AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Mexico GR X Sports / Teamwork / Humor 9786071300997 4½" x 7⅞" / 192 pp $12.99 / PB Informational Texts Narrative / Short Stories / Realistic Fiction ILLUSTRATIONS Daniel López AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Spain GR X Fantasy and Magic / Courage / Action and Adventure 9789580468721 4½" x 7⅞" / 112 pp $15.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Historical Fiction / Adventure A collection of thirty-two short stories set in South Africa during the 2010 World Cup, this book will delight soccer fans of all ages. Based on real-life events, these fictional stories explore the realities of the human condition with great creativity, wit, and humor. Enjoy them all—you won’t regret it! When a famous Dutch pirate is captured by the Spanish navy and brought to trial, he is sentenced to death. But before his execution, the pirate is allowed one last request: to tell everyone in the court room the story of his life—a surprising journey that started at the bottom of the ocean and ended in outer space. A fantastic epic tale by prolific author Jordi Sierra i Fabra. Oscar Wilde Cuentos Short Stories ILLUSTRATIONS Patricia Rodríguez AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY UK GR X Classics / Kindness / Intolerance and Acceptance 9789580423782 4½" x 7⅞" / 112 pp $12.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Short Stories / Classics This volume is comprised of six short stories that have become literary classics: “The Nightingale and the Rose,” “The Happy Prince,” “The Remarkable Rocket,” “The Young King,” “The Devoted Friend,” and “The Selfish Giant.” These magical stories have captivated millions of readers. This volume will invite young adults to discuss complex issues such as tolerance, kindness, and honesty. Jairo Buitrago Las pesquisas comenzaron en Baker Street The Search Began on Baker Street ILLUSTRATIONS John Joven AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia Mysteries and Detective Stories / Justice / Courage 9789584529404 5⅜" x 8¼" / 134 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Mysteries Lombardi, a young detective, is about to tackle his first case. His partner, Duran, a seasoned private investigator, will guide him. The two will borrow from literature and film noir to solve a mystery that seems to be rooted in the supernatural. This is a great introduction to detective novels. 2013 SM IBEROAMERICAN PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR FOR CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH LITERATURE Jairo Buitrago Juan Carlos Quezadas / Jordi Sierra i Fabra / Oscar Wilde / 65 YOUNG ADULTS AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER 6-12