Loqueleo Catalog 2019

233 YOUNG ADULTS AUTHENTIC TITLE AWARD-WINNER David Martín del Campo El último lobo The Last Wolf ILLUSTRATIONS Víctor García Bernal GR U Country Life / Sports / Friendship 9781641012386 5" x 8" / 224 pp $12.95 / PB Literature Novel / Adventure Upon finishing elementary school, Diana Soler receives the best gift her mother can give her, a bright red bicycle. As of this moment, she traverses the paths in the forest with the Wild Sisterhood, and together they make a startling discovery that will change their lives. The author offers us a modern- day version of The Man from Iztac . A story of adventure and respect for nature that will surprise readers with its relevance. PREMIO NACIONAL DE LITERATURA INFANTIL JUAN DE LA CABADA (MEXICO) MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR; 2019 PREMIO FUNDACIÓN CUATROGATOS AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR Carlos Chimal Mi vida con las estrellas My Life with the Stars María Fernanda Heredia Hay palabras que los peces no entienden There Are Words Fish Don’t Understand ILLUSTRATIONS Miguel Ortiz GR Y Space Science and Exploration / Family Struggles / Divorce 9781641011693 5" x 8" / 200 pp $11.95 / PB Literature Narrative / Novel / Science ILLUSTRATIONS Roger Ycaza GR W Feelings and Emotions / Family Struggles / Adolescence 9781641011969 5" x 8" / 168 pp $13.95 / PB Literature Novel / Realistic Fiction Son of an astrologer and an astronomer, José Agustín often finds himself caught between speeches and opposing positions. Secretly, he has always felt closer to his mother—the astrologer— and the mere possibility of resembling his father makes him anxious. Nevertheless, on an unforgettable trip, Agustín will learn to admire the path his father has chosen. This novel is loaded with scientific details that will fascinate readers. Fifteen-year-old Julián is a shy boy who works in his grandfather’s pet store. One day, a girl asks him help to find the best owner for her puppy, since her parents have forbidden her to keep it. She and Julián begin the sweetest story of love and friendship. With strokes of humor and much tenderness, the author bets on understanding in the present to repair the wounds of the past, and to project a much more hopeful future.