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Piñata Books
Carreras en El Puente del Diablo y otros cuentos
Carreras en El Puente del Diablo y otros cuentos
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Authentic
Paperback
- Picture Book
English Translation
English Translation
Racing at Devil’s Bridge and Other Stories
In the title story, a boy breaks his mom's rule against staying out after dark because he is intent on training for the big state track meet. When his younger sister turns up and challenges him to a race across Devil's Bridge, he taunts her--but is ultimately stunned when she beats him. But more shocking is the sudden appearance of a terrifying figure sporting a goat's head and wielding a rusty ax! The stories in Xavier Garza's new collection feature creepy creatures from Latin American lore, but with a contemporary twist! There's Christina, who the bullies dub "Donkey Lady" because of her odd-sounding laughter, but who later terrifies her abusers--and gets the last laugh! Joaquín's grandfather has been told to vacate his property so the border wall can be built across it, but an Aztec eagle refuses to let the authorities kick the old man off his land. Vince and Marina are helping to clean out their dead grandmother's house and find an old Ouija board under her bed and when a malevolent spirit springs from the game, their grandma's infamous flying chancla sends the demon packing! Accompanied by the author's striking illustrations of chupacabras and other monsters, the blood-curdling stories in this bilingual collection for kids ages 8 - 12 are sure to lure even the most reluctant readers into its pages.
Reading Levels
Reading Levels
Ages:
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
Grades:
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6-8
Book Details
Book Details
Vendor: Piñata Books
Binding: Paperback
Type: Picture Book
Copyright: 2024
Publisher: Piñata Books
Genre: Fantasy
Fiction or Non Fiction: Fiction
Subject: Latin American History and Culture
Type of Spanish Book: Authentic
Pages: 133
Author/Illustrator Details
Author/Illustrator Details
Author: Xavier Garza
Author Origin: Mexico
Illustrator: Xavier Garza
IIlustrator Origin: Mexico
Weight/Dimensions
Weight/Dimensions
Dimensions: 5.5 x .5 x 8.5 (Inches)
Weight (Ounces):
