Fight for Dusty Divot

Joe is eleven years old and does not remember ever living outside of his hospital room. His illness does not let him leave for even a moment and the few visits he receives can bring dangerous microbes to his "bubble." His parents died in a car accident many years ago and so the only person around is his sister, Beth. But his life drastically changes when a new nurse arrives from India in search of a better life in the United Kingdom.

Going to school is a new experience many early readers can relate to. Through this charming fictional narrative, readers discover some of the important things they can learn from their teacher. As they experience a day in Miss Diaz's classroom, they meet a relatable narrator who shows them how much fun learning at school can be. The simple text is presented in a way that allows early learners to read on their own or with help from an adult. Colorful illustrations are closely aligned to the text to help develop reading comprehension skills and keep readers engaged throughout the story.

Nicholas, a bored teenager, had to spend long hours watching his family’s sheep. To break the boredom he dreamed of ways to have fun. His practical jokes caused him to suffer loss, but it also opened his eyes. Nicolás sabe que vigilar a las ovejas de la familia es importante, pero considera que es uno de los trabajos más aburridos del mundo. Para romper con el aburrimiento, simula ser atacado y se ríe hasta el cansancio viendo cómo las personas del pueblo suben la colina, apuradas por ayudarlo. Desde su punto de vista, sus bromas prácticas son un gran éxito, pero las personas del...

Hondo, muy hondo, dentro del cuerpo habita el alma. Nadie la ha visto nunca pero todos saben que existe. Hay quien lo escucha a menudo. Hay quien rara vez lo escucha. Y quien lo escucha solo una vez. Por eso es conveniente ya tarde, en la noche, cuando todo esta en silencio, escuchar al Pajaro del Alma que habita en nuestro interior, hondo, muy hondo, dentro del cuerpo.