Preparada, Lista, Bienvenida a Clase: All's Faire in Middle School

Astrid and Nicole have always been inseparable. For that reason, when Astrid falls in love with skating and discovers that there will be a roller derby tournament in their town, she is convinced Nicole will be at her side. Nicole, however, has signed up for a ballet contest with none other than Rachel, Astrid's worst enemy. In this multiple award-winning book, Astrid must discover who she is as a separate entity from Nicole as she learns how to keep her balance on skates.

"Greek myths have withstood the passing of time. Even today, they captivate readers of all ages because of their ability to portray the human spirit in settings that appeal to our wildest flights of fancy. Ana María Shua masterfully relates a selection of them: the creation of the universe, the birth of the Olympian Gods, and the adventures of brave heroes such as Heracles, Theseus, and Odysseus--who fight against unspeakable monsters."

"¡A dormir, Ted! --¡Todavía no! --dice Ted--. Estoy muy ocupado. ¿Qué estará tramando Ted antes de irse a dormir? Abre las solapas y descúbrelo..."--Back cover.

¿Te imaginas una diosa que nace cuando cae sangre de su padre sobre el mar? ¿Y un mundo en el que la prisión está en el centro de la tierra? El universo de la mitología griega está repleto de leyendas que jamás hubieras imaginado. Los dioses dominan el cielo y la tierra, incluso el inframundo, donde vagan los muertos. Son dueños del destino de los humanos y a veces juegan con nosotros, pero los mueven las mismas pasiones. Rosa Navarro selecciona los mitos imprescindibles. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Can you imagine a goddess that is born when her father spills blood in the sea? And a world...

High school sophomore Nora has always been very cautious in her relationships, but when Patch, who has a dark side she can sense, enrolls at her school, she is mysteriously and strongly drawn to him, despite warnings from her best friend, the school counselor, and her own instincts.