Young Adult Titles: Youth Fiction

*As de trébol ISBN/Cat.# 9500417049
King Smith, Dick
Argentina, 1997
160 pages
$14.95
Ace of Clubs: Babe's Great-Grandchild. This descendant of Babe the Pig is just as clever as his grandfather. This sequel to the best-selling book and blockbuster film contains more animal adventures to delight young people. Fifth to seventh grade levels.
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**Autopista sanguijuela ISBN/Cat.# 9681903277
Villoro, Jaun
Mexico, 1998
179 pages
$14.95
In Leech Highway what should be a leisurely bus trip turns into a long, frightening, and dangerous expedition. The mafia is in control of the highway that Tere y Pepe Martínez Delgado have to travel on, and they must figure out a way to get off the bus alive. Illustrations accompany the story and emphasize the chaos the brothers must contend with. Fourth to sixth grade levels.
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Béisbol en abril y otras historias ISBN/Cat.# 015205720X
Soto, Gary
Mexico, 1996
147 pages
$9.95
Baseball in April and Other Stories is an illustrated anthology of eleven short pieces by this esteemed, prize-winning Chicano writer. Fourth to seventh grade reading levels.
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**Camino de Karibú ISBN/Cat.# 8420789518
Pérez de Tudela, César
Spain, 1998
142 pages
$8.95
The Path of the Caribou is an extensive tale of the true adventures and expeditions of Baron Cotopaxi. These stories scale mountains and traverse the North Pole Region. The book contains realistic and colorful illustrations. Appropriate for fifth to seventh grade readers.
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**Caminos de la luna, Los ISBN/Cat.# 8420782939
Farias, Juan
Spain, 1997
116 pages
$8.95
The Paths of the Moon is the endearing story of a relationship between a young girl and her grandfather. Simple text and beautiful pencil drawings illustrate their adventures. Appropriate for fifth to seventh grade levels.
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**Capitana Jennifer Aguamala Jones ISBN/Cat.# 9681654358
French, Vivian
Mexico, 1997
47 pages
$8.95
Captian Jennifer and Jellyfish Jones is an exciting, tale for adventurous young readers. Jennifer, the child-pirate, along with other wonderfully unique characters, take you on an unforgettable journey through imaginary seas. Amusing illustrations add to the book's charm. Foruth to sixth grade level.
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*Casi medio año ISBN/Cat.# 9687791128
Brozon, M. B.
Mexico, 1997
131 pages
$8.95
Santiago is a ten year old. Almost Half a Year is his almost six month diary in which his misdeeds, his first girl-friend, his friends, his schoolwork, and his family are reflected upon, sometimes seriously, sometimes not, but always keeping a keen sense of humor. This book was awarded the Steamboat Prize (Premio Vapor) for children's literature.
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Club de la salamandra, El ISBN/Cat.# 9687791438
Sandoval, Jaime Alfonso
Mexico, 1998
224 pages
$11.95
The prize-winning Club of the Salamander is the original story of a young man searching for adventure. In his worldly expeditions he encounters a secret society of "anti-scientists", a group both persecuted and prohibited for its unconventional scientific theories. His introduction to this strange scientific group results in unsettling revelations, difficult rescues, and hopeless love. This acclaimed author proves to be a confident and humorous writer with an impressive imagination.
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Colección: Elige tu propia aventura (15 titles) ISBN/Cat.# ELIGETUPRO
varios
Argentina, 1996
2300 pages
$119.95
Collection: Choose Your Own Adventure is a set of fifteen action-packed stories for sixth and seventh graders. These hardcover interactive books allow the reader to choose between a variety of endings. A great value.
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Cuentos de terror, de magia y de otras cosas extrañas ISBN/Cat.# 9561313197
Schkolnik, Saúl
Chile, 1995
48 pages
$7.95
Stories of Terror, Magic, and Other Strange Things contains a wonderful sampling of the extraordinary. A great introduction to the genre for fourth to sixth graders.
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*Cuentos para soñar trotamundos: Antología ISBN/Cat.# 950581657X
varios
Argentina, 1997
112 pages
$8.95
Globetrotting Stories for Dreaming was put together by H.I.J.O.S., the children of the desaparecidos(disappeared) during, and before, its last military dictatorship. Contains short stories for ages nine through eighteen.
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*Desaparición de la abuela, La ISBN/Cat.# 9687791144
Alvarez de la Peza, Isabel
Mexico, 1997
123 pages
$9.95
In Grandma's Disappearance, the significance of the words: "if your grandma comes back" were more than Rodrigo and Esteban could have imagined. A cybernetic adventure in which friendship overcomes evil. Sixth to seventh grade level.
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Escorpiones, Los ISBN/Cat.# 9580415056
Myers, Walter Dean
Colombia, 1997
247 pages
$8.95
A Newberry Medal-winning book entitled Scorpions. Jamal doesn't only have problems with Dwayne, with whom he's constantly fighting, he's also worried about his brother Randy who's in prison. Sixth grade level.
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**Garra, La ISBN/Cat.# 9681654323
Jennings, Paul
Mexico, 1997
45 pages
$8.95
The Paw Thing is a skillfully crafted tale about overcoming weakness and problem solving. The mystery's outcome centers around a very special cat. Delightfully illustrated. Second to third grade level.
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Gato encerrado ISBN/Cat.# 9800108807
Tabuas, Mireya
Venezuela, 1995
60 pages
$9.95
The Caged Cat. A detective story with delightfully detailed pen and ink drawings. Fifth to seventh grade levels.
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**Gregorio vuelve a México ISBN/Cat.# 9681903676
Romeu, Emma
Mexico, 1998
146 pages
$9.95
In Gregory Returns to Mexico a young boy searches for knowledge on the coasts of the Yucatan and encounters adventure, treasure, and mystery. The incorporation of Mayan history make this a challenging and engaging book for the fifth to seventh grade levels.
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**Huesos de la lagartija ISBN/Cat.# 968779142X
Navarrete, Federico
Mexico, 1998
223 pages
$10.95
Bones of the Small Lizard is a fascinating story about the arrival of the conquistadors to Mexico, from the perspective of an adolescent Aztec. Through this young boy's eyes the reader learns about the fall of Tenochtitlan, life before the conquest, and what the inhabitants of Mexico thought of the strangers that invaded their land. The young boy narrates the dramatic story of how he lived through war, hunger, and sickness to stay in his beloved city. Appropriate for sixth to eighth grade levels.
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Isaac Campión ISBN/Cat.# 9681637836
Howker, Janni
Mexico, 1992
128 pages
$8.95
The compelling story of what happens to two young boys when their father is in a hateful relationship with a competing horse dealer. Fifth to seventh grade levels.
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**Isla como tú, Una ISBN/Cat.# 9681654412
Cofer, Judith Ortiz
Mexico, 1997
199 pages
$9.95
An Island Like You: Stories From the Barrio contains selected short stories reflecting the experience of Latino youth in the U.S. Powerfully written by this prize-winning Puerto Rican author. Sixth to eighth grade reading level. Illustrated.
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**Jacinto ISBN/Cat.# 9500711907
Cabal, Graciela
Argentina, 1997
64 pages
$9.95
Jacinto is a little bug who has the power to calm fears, quiet a small, rambunctious child, chase away tears, and lull a baby to sleep. Endearing illustrations accompany the simple text, appropriate for first and second grade readers.
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Kazán, perro lobo ISBN/Cat.# 9561314169
Curwood, James Oliver
Chile, 1996
164 pages
$8.95
Kazán, Wolf Dog. The remarkable, exciting adventures of a wild canine in the forest and the challenges he faces due to human presence there. Includes reading comprehension questions. Fifth to seventh grade levels.
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*Lili, Libertad ISBN/Cat.# 8434850664
Moure Trenor, Gonzalo
Mexico, 1997
109 pages
$9.95
Monday is carnaval. Everyone goes to school in costume. But Lili didn't. Tuesday. No one goes to school in costume...except Libertad. Why? Winner of the Steamboat Prize (Premio Vapor) for children's literature. Sixth to seventh grade level.
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**Lucas afuera, lucas adentro ISBN/Cat.# 968165434X
Leñero, Carmen
Mexico, 1997
41 pages
$8.95
Lucas Inside, Lucas Outside is an amusing, prize-winning (Premio Juan de la Cabada) tale of disappearances, especially what disappears inside a pet's stomach. Artfully illustrated. Fourth to sixth grade level.
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Lugar de los leones, El ISBN/Cat.# 9580431507
Campbell, Eric
Colombia, 1996
278 pages
$8.95
The Place of Lions is an adventure story. When an ultralight aircraft crashes in the African veldt, Chris must get help for his father and the pilot. He's watched closely by a solitary lion who becomes his friend. Sixth to seventh grade levels.
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Mago desinventor, El ISBN/Cat.# 9681642406
Costa, Marco Túlio
Mexico, 1994
260 pages
$7.95
The Magical Disinventor tells the tale of an 80 year old man with an urge to travel the Milky Way. A magnificent tale by this famed Brazilian children's author. Illustrated. Sixth grade level and up.
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Mapu la tierra nuestra ISBN/Cat.# 968164042X
Schkolnik, Saúl
Mexico, 1994
152 pages
$7.95
Mapu..Our Earth. More than the battle of the Mapuche Indians of Chile against the Spanish conquistadors, this short novel is an immersion into the heroism of Native American cultures. Fifth to eighth grade levels.
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*Metrogoldin, El ISBN/Cat.# 9561314703
Rosasco, José Luis
Chile, 1997
173 pages
$8.95
A modern classic of fantasy and wonder in the spirit of The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland. Sixth to seventh grade levels.
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**Mini, detective ISBN/Cat.# 8434852632
Nīstlinger, Christine
Mexico, 1998
64 pages
$7.95
Mini, Detective is the endearing story of Mini and her pesky older brother. Usually they don't get along, however when he is accused of stealing a purse, Mini vows to find the real thief. Large, entertaining watercolors illustrate Mini's adventures. Appropriate for second to fourth grade levels.
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Mucho cuento: Narrativa infantil cubana de los años noventa ISBN/Cat.# 9592092001
Pérez Díaz, Enrique
Cuba, 1998
181 pages
$17.95
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Origen de la leyenda, El ISBN/Cat.# 1581051662
Curtis, S.R.
Mexico, 1998
207 pages
$12.95
The story of the Origin of the Legend Zorro. This adventure is full of suspense, action, and plot twists. Learn of Zorro's extraordinary 1815 immigration from Spain to Los Angeles. Written and illustrated for sixth to seventh grade reading levels.
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*Páginas mezcladas ISBN/Cat.# 9505812221
Santis, Pablo de
Argentina, 1998
95 pages
$6.95
Mixed Pages A hair raising detective story with unusual plot twists and missing clues to keep the readers on their toes. Illustrated.
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**Peludorrinco ISBN/Cat.# 9500713012
Aguilar, Graciela Perez
Argentina, 1998
64 pages
$9.95
A magical adventure about a boy who's world comes to life, quite literally, through reading. Generously enhanced with charming pen-and-ink illustrations. A great gift for young readers. Third to fourth grade levels.
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Perdidos en la selva ISBN/Cat.# 9501111342
Martín, Susana
Argentina, 1996
71 pages
$7.95
Lost in the Jungle. The remarkable adventure of a city girl and her grandmother who, surviving a plane crash in the forest, must survive the challenge of finding their way out. Fifth to seventh grade levels.
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Pinocho con botas ISBN/Cat.# 9681639138
Malerba, Luigi
Mexico, 1992
63 pages
$8.95
Pinnochio and the Boots. This inventive story begins at the end of Pinnochio's story when, frightened by the thought of being a good boy, he decides to leave and begin a new life. For fourth to sixth-grade readers.
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**Princesa era traviesa, La ISBN/Cat.# 968190334X
Pettersson, Aline
Mexico, 1998
173 pages
$8.95
This acclaimed Mexican writer gives us The Princess Was Mischievous, the endearing story of a lively, imaginative young girl and her great-grandmother. Through this relationship girl learns lessons about staying young and enjoying life in its fullness. Charming line drawings are dispersed throughout the book. Appropriate for fourth to sixth grade levels.
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Puente en la selva ISBN/Cat.# 9681636627
Traven, B.
Mexico, 1992
258 pages
$12.95
Bridge in the Forest. A classic story of adventure and mystery from this enigmatic writer. Sixth to seventh grade level.
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**Racataplán ISBN/Cat.# 9687791373
Garrido, Felipe
Mexico, 1998
101 pages
$7.95
This is the story of Mariana, a woman who is afraid of nothing, except lightening and thunder. As luck would have it, she gets woken up one morning to a terrible storm. Mariana is determined to overcome her fears and find the culprit who is responsible for the storm. This entertaining book chronicles her attempts. Vibrant illustrations are dispersed throughout the book. Appropriate for fourth to sixth grade levels.
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*Romeo sin Julieta, Un: A la búsqueda del amor correspondido ISBN/Cat.# 9879216024
Martín, Susana
Argentina, 1997
96 pages
$8.95
A Romeo With No Juliet is a young adult book about romance, jealousy, frustration, and friendships.
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**Séptima expedición de Malabí, La ISBN/Cat.# 9681656091
Sáez, Gabriel
Mexico, 1998
223 pages
$7.95
Malabí's Seventh Expedition is the adventurous story of an old inventor who sails away on a journey, encountering amazing, fantastic worlds beyond his own. Beautiful etchings illustrate his findings. Appropriate for fifth to seventh grade readers.
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*Secreto de Marlene Rochoell ISBN/Cat.# 9505812213
Keizman, Betina
Argentina, 1997
88 pages
$6.95
The Secret of Marlene Rochoell is an exhilerating young adult novel about the mystery surrounding the tragic death of a movie star. A must-read for all cinema lovers.
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Segunda estrella a la derecha ISBN/Cat.# 9681645502
Hautzig, Deborah
Mexico, 1994
177 pages
$7.95
Second Star to the Right. The moving story of Leslie, who keeps her eating disorder a secret, until she is able to confide in a friend. Fifth to seventh grade level.
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**Siete fugas de Saab, alias el Rizos, La ISBN/Cat.# X9681904427
Jacobs, Bárbara
Mexico, 1998
91 pages
$9.95
The Seven Flights of Saab, Alias Curly is comprised of letters and diary entries full of youthful observations and thoughts that address family, puberty, and maturity. Beautiful illustrations frame the pages of this sensitive and entertaining book. Appropriate for sixth to seventh grade levels.
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**Silla de la izquierda, La ISBN/Cat.# 9500712849
Siemens, Sandra
Argentina, 1997
64 pages
$9.95
The Chair on the Left is a fanciful children's tale of a chair with extraordinary characteristics. Easy to read with amusing illustrations, this is a delightful addition to any children's library. Fifth to seventh grade level.
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Son del Africa, El ISBN/Cat.# 9681640438
Bizzio, Sergio
Mexico, 1993
149 pages
$14.95
The Sound of Africa. The haunting story of one of a group of 3000 slaves brought from Africa to Brazil. Sergio Bizzio is one of Argentina's most important new novelists.
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**Sweet Valley Twins Series ISBN/Cat.# SWEETVALLE
Pascal, Francine
Spain, 1996
$5.95
The Sweet Valley Twins Series contains fifty-six books about the beloved twins, Jessica and Elisabeth. These incredibly popular young adult novels chronicle the pre-teen sisters as they experience adventure, young love, and growing up. All titles sold individually. Series contains the following titles:
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**Teen Power: Alarma verde esmeralda ISBN/Cat.# 8426130704
Rodda, Emily
Spain, 1998
127 pages
$7.95
Teen Power: The Green Emerald Alarm is the scary story of a luxurious house that slowly begins to turn into a hermetically sealed mausoleum. The Teen Power kids' house sitting job isn't as safe and entertaining as they thought it would be. Once some precious emeralds are stolen from the house, Nick begins to sense that he and the rest of Teen Power are not alone in the huge, creepy, cold mansion. Fifth to seventh grade levels.
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**Teen Power: Desaparece una estrella ISBN/Cat.# 842613050X
Rodda, Emily
Spain, 1997
124 pages
$7.95
In Teen Power: A Star Disappears the Teen Power kids are hired as extras in a television commercial. Richelle sees this as the perfect opportunity to infiltrate show business. It is the ideal job, no mysteries, danger, or problems. However, it soon turns out to be the most terrifying experience of her life. Fifth to seventh grade levels.
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**Teen Power: El aprendiz de brujo ISBN/Cat.# 8426130488
Rodda, Emily
Spain, 1997
128 pages
$7.95
In Teen Power: The Witch's Apprentice Tom takes an innocent job cleaning the basement of a magic shop. His entertaining employment quickly turns into a dangerous game that puts his imagination and courage to the test. Fifth to seventh grade levels.
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**Teen Power: El fantasma de Raven Hill ISBN/Cat.# 8426130461
Rodda, Emily
Spain, 1997
128 pages
$7.95
In Teen Power: The Ghost of Raven Hill Liz forms Teen Power with the purpose of making a little money with her friends. However, little do they know, mystery and adventure await them around every corner. Fifth to seventh grade levels.
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**Teen Power: Maullidos ISBN/Cat.# 8426130550
Rodda, Emily
Spain, 1997
125 pages
$7.95
In Teen Power: Meows it seems that almost every cat in town is disappearing, and the Teen Power kids take on the task of solving the illusive mystery. The job becomes much more serious when Elmo's cat, Shadow, becomes one of the many missing pets. They embark on a desperate search to find the cats before it's too late. Fifth to seventh grade levels.
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