BOOKS FOR Children and Young Adults in SPANISH 2021

Andrés Montañés Los héroes y los dioses. Relatos de la Ilíada y la Guerra de Troya Gods and Heroes (The Iliad) Mary Pope Osborne El gigante de un solo ojo Tales from the Odyssey: The One-Eyed Giant Mary Pope Osborne La Tierra de los Muertos Tales from the Odyssey: The Land of the Dead Luis Cermeño Noches de Oriente. Selección de Las mil y una noches Arabian Nights Luis Cermeño / Andrés Montañés / Mary Pope Osborne ILLUSTRATIONS Dipacho AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia Love and Romance / Courage / Action and Adventure 9789584517654 5⅜" x 8¼" / 200 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories / Adventure ILLUSTRATIONS Carlos Manuel Díaz AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY Colombia Friendship / Justice / Military and Wars 9789584517647 5⅜" x 8¼" / 186 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Myths and Legends This selection of the most iconic tales from The Arabian Nights includes "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Aladdin," and "Sinbad the Sailor." Narrated with an eloquent style, these folk tales are bursting with details of daily life in Old Baghdad. The sparse black-and-white illustrations add context to the narrative, and a final essay explores the tale’s origin and its evolution through history. This adaptation of The Iliad narrates the most relevant episodes in Homer’s epic poem about the Trojan War. The simple and straightforward text is paired with illustrations that capture daily life in ancient Greece to make for a fast-paced read. A final section explores the characteristics of the epic narrative and themes such as heroism, justice, and cultural identity. AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY USA Action and Adventure / Military and Wars / Legends, Myths, and Fables 9789580479857 5" x 7½" / 126 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Myths and Legends The first title in a series that compiles the most famous adventures of The Odyssey , this chapter book begins with Odysseus returning home from the Trojan War and his encounter with the evil Cyclops. This series is an ideal introduction to the epic poem, and the themes of war and heroism. AUTHOR’S NATIONALITY USA Friendship / Military and Wars / Diseases, Illnesses, and Injuries 9789580495000 5⅜" x 8¼" / 106 pp $16.99 / PB Literature Narrative / Myths and Legends In the second book of the series, Tales fromThe Odyssey , Odysseus and his soldiers are still trying to get back to Ithaca when they are attacked by cannibals and later enchanted by a beautiful sorceress. The second half of the book contains an informative section that explores Homer, The Odyssey , the geopolitical structure of Ancient Greece, and the themes of death and heroism. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR 73 CLASSICS AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD WINNER 6-12 Classics