Books for Children and Young Adults in Spanish 2021

José Agustín La panza del Tepozteco Tepozteco’s Belly ILLUSTRATIONS Tino GR V Mexicans and Mexican Americans / Ecology / Travel 9786070131288 5" x 8" / 118 pp $13.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Historical Fiction / Adventures A weekend trip to Tepoztlan, Mexico, becomes an incredible adventure for a group of teenagers when they stumble upon a hidden city sacred to ancient Mayan gods. Mexican author José Agustín has done an outstanding job of mixing pre-Columbian Mexican history and modern adventure in this fast-paced novel. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR Blanca Álvarez Ópalo Opal GR Z Family History / Asia / Values and Virtues 9781641011389 5" x 8½" / 224 pp $13.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Realistic Fiction Claudia spends the summer in the house of her grandmother, who is Chinese. She tells Claudia bits of family history—a terrible past that is a source of both sadness and pride. In this way, Claudia learns about the hard life of her great-grandfather Opal, who was a spy during World War I. This novel, rich in life lessons and emotions, recreates exotic environments through Chinese stories and legends interspersed with the narration. 2001 THE WHITE RAVENS AWARD Various Authors Cuentos clásicos juveniles Classic Stories for Young People ILLUSTRATIONS Daniela Díaz GR N/A Action and Adventure / Feelings and Emotions / Values and Virtues 9789942194435 5" x 8" / 124 pp $15.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Stories This anthology includes stories from such well-known authors as Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Guy de Maupassant, and Leo Tolstoy. Blanca Álvarez Claudia no esperaba que la estancia con su abuela, una mujer china bastante enigmática, fuera a cambiar su vida. La anciana narra a Claudia, con trazos suaves, la dura existencia de su bisabuela Ópalo, una irresistible espía en la Gran Guerra. Y mientras enlaza su existencia y sus experiencias con las de Claudia, la abuela le dejará su terrible pasado como legado. Una historia conmovedora magníficamente narrada. Blanca Álvarez Ópalo Blanca Álvarez Ópalo O palo opalo cub.indd 1 12/09/13 12:58 www.loqueleo.santillana.com 9 781641 011389 ISBN 978-1-64101-138-9 AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD-WINNER 253 YOUNG ADULTS