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Authentic Literature  La mala jugada The Dirty Trick Rogelio Guedea (text) Luis Safa (illustration) Tete, Chirris, Carlangas, Suárez, and Pelón are a group of friends about to finish elementary school. In addition to their friendship, their love of soccer, wandering around the neighborhood, and getting into mischief, the children also share a fascination for Dulcemaría. One day, a business deal that seems very good is offered to them, and they will accept it without suspecting the trap that is waiting for them. An entertaining story about the friendship of a group of children, inwhichmore than one reader will see themselves reflected. Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 144 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-815-8 eISBN: 978-607-621-914-0 Community action / Love and friendship / Social inequality Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 216 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-200-670-1 Emotions, self- knowledge and self-care / Family life / Harassment, violence and discrimination Cosas que los adultos no pueden entender Adults Just Don’t Get It Javier Malpica (text) Jonathan Farr (illustration) Sara’s life is in chaos. Her grandfather is going to marry a womanwho ismuch younger than him. Furthermore, her mother is furious and decides that they will not go to the wedding. But Sara does not give in to any obstacle andwill do everything possible to accompany her grandfather that day, even if she has to escape through a third-floor window. A funny comedy of entanglements about family, acceptance, and everything that adults can’t understand. Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 352 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-918-6 eISBN: 978-607-621-908-9 Emotions, self- knowledge and self-care / Love and friendship / School life ¡No me quiero casar! I Don’t Want to Get Married! Javier Malpica (text) Bef (illustration) At the age of ten, Arturo begins to take an interest in girls, especially Lucero. An unfortunate accident with the girl’s pet causes Alejandra, the only witness, to blackmail himso that he promises to marry her. Arturo has no other option than to go along with the game, although he does not like the idea of marriage. A fun novel about friendship, solidarity between colleagues, and respect for friends.   GRADE: G4-G5 Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 128 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-200-991-7 eISBN: 978-607-621-912-6 Adoption and orphanhood / Family life / Social inequality Las mejores alas I Wish I Had Wings Toño Malpica (text) Tony Sandoval (illustration) Gus is a street kid who dreams of having a plane to fly and being close to the stars. Together with his friends, in the midst of their difficult situation, he understands joy and simplicity, as well as the value of friendship. A story about dreams, joys, andmisadventures of a homeless child. Authorwinnerof the: CASTILLOAWARDFORCHILDRENANDYOUNGADULTS'LITERATURE Selected for: THEWHITERAVENSCATALOGUE Ver pasar los patos Watching the Ducks Go By Toño Malpica (text) David Lara (illustration) Pepino has a notebook to write what he shouldn’t do, but he prefers to use it as a diary. He keeps notes about his platonic love, Lady Mariana, and his oddball friend, Luzcle. He also describes the time his parents sent him to watch the ducks go by, and what happens in Mexico City during the period of the exploits of Pancho Villa and other Revolutionary heroes. A fascinating novel that fondly evokes daily life inMexico City in the early 20 th century. Authorwinnerof the: CASTILLOAWARDFORCHILDRENANDYOUNGADULTS'LITERATURE Selected for: THEWHITERAVENSCATALOGUE Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 184 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-200-981-8 Culture and society / Family life / Love and friendship ELEMENTARY | FICTION 47