Contagio, El

When it is time for the swallow to migrate for the winter, her good friend, the turtle, is afraid of forgetting her even though she promises to return, no matter what she suggests could serve as a reminder.

On the first day of school, Javier is confused. In looking for the boys washroom, he mistakenly enters the girls washroom. There he sees Angeles and immediately falls in love. His new love, however, is not as sweet and enchanting as she seems.

En Secretos de familia, Gloria González-López presenta y analiza los relatos de vida de mujeres y hombres transformados de manera irrevocable como consecuencia del incesto durante su infancia y adolescencia. En México, compuesto por una sociedad patriarcal y religiosa en la que la disponibilidad sexual de las mujeres es una expectativa cultural y las relaciones sexuales y románticas entre personas del mismo sexo son causa de gran consternación y vergüenza, el incesto se oculta, casi nunca se discute y raras veces se reporta a las autoridades. A través de conmovedoras y emotivas...

"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."

When her best friend, Meg, commits suicide by drinking a bottle of industrial-strength cleaner alone in a motel room, Cody is shocked and devastated. She and Meg shared everythingso how did she miss the signs of Meg's depression? But when Cody travels to Megs college town to pack up the belongings left behind, she discovers that theres a lot that Meg never told her

Criaturas fantásticas y extrañas pueblan estos cuentos. Muchos se preguntarán si viven realmente. Van a vivir siempre que haya alguien capaz de imaginarlas.