Edades Modernas, Relatos breves

La sorpresa del jardinero es una emotiva historia sobre la importancia de trabajar por nuestros sue–os e ideales, as’ como dirigir nuestra vida hacia aquello que amamos, nos motiva y nos hace felices. The Gardener's Surprise is a moving story about the importance of our beliefs in our daily lives, as well as a celebration of indulging in personal passions as an excellent way of achieving happiness. Lexile Level: 740L

Lily Parker, a junior at St. Sophia's School for Girls, is distracted by preparations for the fall formal when a Reaper infiltrates the school and Lily discovers that a magic blackout in Chicago may prevent her from driving him out.

"Isadora Moon es especial porque es diferente. Su mamá un hada, su papá un vampiro y ella tiene un poquito de los dos. Por eso su fiesta de cumpleaños no es como las fiestas normales y corrientes...¡Hadas, vampiros y niños humanos, están todos invitados!"--Amazon.com.

Award-winning Lulu and the Hunger Monster is also available as a bilingual book in Spanish and English. When Lulu’s mother’s van breaks down, money for food becomes tight and the Hunger Monster comes into their lives. Only visible to Lulu, Hunger Monster is a troublemaker who makes it hard for her to concentrate in school. How will Lulu help her mom and defeat the Monster when Lulu has promised never to speak the monster’s name to anyone? This realistic—and hopeful—book in Spanish and English builds awareness of the issue of childhood hunger, increases empathy for people who are...