Maisy y El Saqueador

From Ghana to Nigeria, from Kenya to the Congo, from Zimbabwe to Botswana, this is an exciting trip to Africa. The ancient traditions, popular beliefs, stories and folklore of all countries are intertwined here to give life to stories that go back to the beginning of time and show us the richness of cultures that are too alien. Dare to swim in the waters of these colorful, diverse and fun seas.

14 year old Emma and her family loose the farm on which they live and thus go to town looking for work. Th only thing they are able to find is work in a mining town. The working conditions are terrible and the pay is poor, but they have no choice and all go to work, even the youngest. With the aid of a friend, Emma finds a job in the city and looks for a way to bring the horrific mining conditions to the public's attention.

An enchanting illustrated ABC book about a child's daily activities at home and school that can also be used to learn and practice telling time. Its parallel English-language companion edition is available from Alfaguara/Santillana as well.

Sé que quizá soy una abuela medio trastornada por la presencia de sus nietos cuando se está casi acabando el otoño en su vida. Hoy sé lo que es el verdadero amor y bendigo a Dios por haberme dado la oportunidad y tiempo para conocerlo, vivirlo y gozarlo en la presencia de mis Tiquitines, así les llamo. En estas letras queda plasmado el amor que vivo por ellos. Sé que nunca habrán suficientes letras para describirlo y ser comprendido, aunque segura estoy que sólo lo pueden entender y comprender los que como yo son privilegiados y poseen la dicha de ser abuelos.