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This engaging volume takes a close look at the legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the man who came to be known as the Robin Hood of Eldorado. Dynamic text tells the story of Murrieta, with plenty of exciting age-appropriate details, but also examines the complex relationship between fact and fiction in legends such as his. Interesting and informative historical background on the California Gold Rush and the role of Mexicans and Californios in the area at the time round out this fun and informative volume.

"While preparing for Christmas in Puerto Rico, seven-year-old Esmeralda asks the Three Magi for a baby doll like her cousin's, but when they bring something else instead she gains a deeper understanding of the meaning of the holiday."

El Diario de Witold Gombrowicz no recuerda en nada a los estereotipados diarios de escritor, es decir, a las obras que desempeñan el papel de crónica de los acontecimientos de la vida de un artista, de dietario intelectual. Este diario es una obra literaria en pleno sentido del término, considerada por muchos expertos como el mayor logro de su autor. Creado en el espacio de dieciséis años, el Diario fue construido conscientemente; cada uno de sus capítulos constituye un todo elaborado primero para su publicación en la revista mensual Kultura y modificado posteriormente para pasar a...

Published over 30 years ago, Nine Days to Christmas remains fresh and relevant. Ceci's first Christmas posada party and pinata have made her Mexican town come alive for generations of readers. "The youngest child will be completely transported by this lovely story".--The Atlantic. Three-color illustrations.