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Authentic Literature  Cuando llegue la felicidad, ofrécele una silla Halinka Mirjam Pressler (text) Carmen Segovia (illustration) In Germany 1952, Halinka lives in a home for girls. Her days go by between reminiscences and the yearning to be with her aunt Lou. When she is invited to participate in a monetary collection, she accepts to be a volunteer. Soon she sees an opportunity to visit her aunt Lou. However, a walk through the gardens of a palace will bring her unexpected happiness, which will change her way of facing life. A hopeful novel about the possibility of appreciating beauty even in difficult times. Authorwinnerof the: GERMANCHILDREN'SLITERATUREAWARD ( jugendliteraturpreis ) Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 216 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-630-9 Adoption and orphanhood / Harassment, violence and discrimination / Social inequality Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 176 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-200-855-2 Adoption and orphanhood / Culture and society / Love and friendship La Gran Rata de Sumatra The Giant Rat of Sumatra or Pirates Galore Sid Fleischman (text) David Lara (illustration) The Giant Rat of Sumatra, one of the last pirate ships of the 19th century, anchors at the port of San Diego for the last time. The crew can join another ship or accompany the captain to his new hacienda in California. But Náufrago, the cabin boy, has no choice: after a show of loyalty to his captain, he becomes the guardian of a pair of expensive emeralds. A fascinating adventurewhose backdrop is the change of the territory of Alta California from Mexican to U.S. hands. Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 176 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-463-916-2 Culture of peace / Diversity, disability and inclusion / Love and friendship Samir y Yonatan Samir and Yonatan Daniella Carmi (text) Juan Palomino (illustration) Samir, a Palestinian child, breaks a leg and gets a special permit to be treated in an Israeli hospital. At first, he feels different from the other children but soon he realizes he has a lot in common, particularly with Yonatan. They reconcile their differences, face their fears, and enjoy freedom. A novel about friendship that transcends ideological barriers. Illustratorwinnerof the: INTERNATIONALAWARDFOR ILLUSTRATIONOFBOLOGNACHILDREN’SBOOKFAIR IBEROAMÉRICA ILUSTRACATALOGUE Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 152 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-970-201-237-5 Critical thinking / Harassment, violence and discrimination / Love and friendship La luna del bandido Bandit’s Moon Sid Fleischman (text) David Lara (illustration) Bad luck pursues Annyrose and her family. On the way to California, her mother dies, and O.O. Mary kidnaps her. When she meets the outlaw Joaquín Murrieta, Annyrose begs him to take her with him. The bandit accepts in exchange for her teaching him how to read. They travel together during a time when nobody can be trusted. A historic adventure full of humor and adventure about friendship between two very different characters. Castillo de la Lectura Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in Pages: 56 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978-607-621-301-8 Emotions, self-knowledge and self-care / Family life / Growth and maturity La niña de nieve The Snow Girl. A Story from The Snow Image: A Childish Miracle Nathaniel Hawthorne (text) Kiyoko Sakata (illustration) During an icy winter, Violeta and Peonía go outside to play. After making a snow girl, magic makes themwitness to an extraordinary event: the snow girl comes alive before their eyes. The miracle has a devastating ending when the children’s father insists on treating the figure as if it were a real human being. A classic tale by one of themost important Americanwriters of the 19th century. Bookselectedby the: BOOKBANKOFVENEZUELA   GRADE: G6-G7 MIDDLE SCHOOL | FICTION 53