BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Sergio Aguirre La venganza de la vaca The Cow’s Revenge Pedro Badrán Sangre de goleador The Soul of the Striker AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina Friendship / Mysteries and Detective Stories / Solidarity 9789587765007 5⅜" x 8¼" / 128 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction / Mysteries AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia Sports / Coming of Age / Achieving Goals 9789588860329 5⅜" x 8¼" / 104 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Realistic Fiction This highly entertaining thriller starts with a group of friends planning revenge against Marcela, who has insulted their beloved English teacher. The intriguing plot and highly descriptive prose is sure to pull readers in and keep them glued to the page until the very last word. This engaging novel shows that payback can have undesirable consequences. During a plane ride to Holland to play in a professional match, young soccer player Socrates Solano remembers the difficulties he had to overcome to get where he is. The narrative focuses on his personal struggle, the hardships of competing, being far away from home, and overcoming bad habits, as well as the strong friendships he formed along the way. This novel captures the reality of Colombian soccer, which has been deeply influenced by war and politics. Pedro Badrán Todos los futbolistas van al cielo All Soccer Players Go to Heaven AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia Sports / Achieving Goals / Teamwork 9789584540898 5⅜" x 8¼" / 112 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction This is the moving story of a soccer player whose life is defined by his passion for the game. Socrates is in the process of becoming a professional soccer player, facing all the difficulties that come with that challenge, while at the same time discovering the meaning of his life through the sport. A novel about humility, tolerance, and perseverance that reflects on Latin America’s number one passion. Sergio Aguirre / Pedro Badrán / Graciela Bialet Graciela Bialet El jamón del sándwich The Ham in the Sandwich AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Argentina Siblings / Adoption/ Family 9786071300676 5⅜" x 8¼" / 240 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction Cecilia is the adoptive daughter of divorced parents who have started new families, which makes her feel like she is always in the way. She spends her days in between houses, surrounded by half-siblings. The arrival of an intruder to her birthday party and an anonymous message will compel her to search for her roots. During this search, she meets her blood siblings, who were also given up for adoption. This realistic novel deals with family, loyalty, and perseverance. 67 YOUNG ADULTS AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER 11-12