Authentic Literature

Once upon a time, in a magical land filled with fairies, dragons, and knights, a young waiter at the Fat Ogre Inn accidentally gets transferred the powers belonging to the evil wizard Calderaus. He doesn't know how to use them and Calderaus wants them...

Two original stories make up this volume. In Lucas y Lucas, a little boy invites his mirror image to come out and join him. In El rapto de Caballo Gris, a lonely child finds adventure and friendship in the company of an imaginary neighbor.

This illustrated anthology presents 12 myths and legends from all over the world dealing with the cosmos. It provides a fascinating look at ancient cultures as well as the stars.

Oliverio, Paco, Luis, Diego, and Josefa are in the bottom of the fifth grade class. Much to everyone's surprise, they are chosen to participate in a photography contest out of town. Their classmates are in for the surprise of their lives when they see...

Lucía is going to spend the holidays with an aunt she hardly knows in a small village. While there, she meets a mysterious man named Teo who loves the stars. He appears to have a dangerous secret. Lucia really wants to know what it is, but will she...

This profound novel takes place in Bombay. It addresses the issues of poverty and child labor in India. Readers witness the stark reality of ten-year-old Agni and his family. In spite of having to work in a laundry everyday and live in a house without...

Aída Marcuse has gathered together these folktales from all over the Americas. Information on each indigenous group is presented at the end of the book.

Once upon a time, in a magical land, a king and queen had a daughter. Worried about her future, the monarchs decide to find her a husband. They organize a contest for only the bravest of the brave. Whoever obtains the Grand Wizard's scepter will win...

In this gripping novel, a group of young campers notice that a boy named Mario is missing. As they go in search of him, perceptions and misperceptions are revealed about Mario and another boy in the group named Arturo. The plot touches upon many...

Once upon a time, in a magical land filled with fairies, dragons, and knights, a young waiter at the Fat Ogre Inn accidentally gets transferred the powers belonging to the evil wizard Calderaus. He doesn't know how to use them and Calderaus wants them...

Divided into three sections, this exquisitely written book pays homage everyday items, books, and to things in which few find poetry, including bad memories and trains. Interviews with the author and the illustrator appear at the end.

A strange man pops up in the lives of nine year old Lola and her mother. He claims to be Lola's grandfather, but there's something odd about him. Things only get weirder when Lola discovers his locked briefcase, which makes the man very angry.

Alberto spends a lot of time home alone. His parents constantly tell him he must work hard in order to be able to afford the luxuries he's used to. Alberto soon discovers his parents have been hiding a huge secret from him--they're superheroes and lead...

Simon is a cheerful and imaginative child who has a tendency to be absent-minded and, occasionally, downright mischievous. Children will love reading about Simon's antics, as he turns a normal school year into a whirlwind of comical mishaps.

Organized by themes, with questions and answers, this unique book is filled with vibrant, colorful imagery. The author vividly captures the sensation of tasting ripe watermelon, the emotions stirred by a farewell, and much more. The book offers a fresh...