Treinta y tres días antes de conocerte

Allie's world is turned upside down when she's diagnosed with diabetes. Her over-protective parents are driving her crazy, and she's desperate to keep her condition a secret from her friends. But her secretive ways are awfully suspicious and soon the rumors are flying. Is Allie's reputation ruined for good? With a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, this Junior High Drama story builds reading skills in interpretation and analysis. Fully translated Spanish text.

"Las papás siempre dicen: "Cuando yo tenía tu edad era el mejor de la clase". Claro que los papás llevan mucho tiempo fuera del colegio y son gente de pésima memoria. Por eso no se acuerdan de las tareas, ni de los exámenes, ni de las malas notas. Las historias de este libro no son tan dulces como las que cuentan los papás. Es más, algunas merecerían un cero en conducta."--Back cover.

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandmother ride the bus across town, but today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share.

"A Misha no le gusta su color. Está harta de ser violeta y le habría gustado ser verde o marrón, como sus amigos."--P. [4] of cover.