Ann Cameron

A partir de 8 anys.

Juan es un niño guatemalteco de siete años. Al ser abandonado por su madre, se va a vivir con su abuela, tíos y primos que son muy pobres. Como necesitan dinero, Juan aprende el oficio de limpiabotas. Pero quiere hacer algo más. Aprende solo a leer. Y gracias a su enorme interés, es aceptado en la escuela. En el amor de su abuela encuentra el lugar más bonito del mundo.

Tzunún, una muchacha maya de 12 años, malvive junto a Tío, un ex soldado y mendigo con el que deambula por Guatemala desde que fue secuestrada cuando tenía 4 años.

How do you catch a zebra?Huey’s big brother, Julian, is mean. He says that Huey is too little and noisy to play with him. But Huey has a plan.With a few tools and a lot of skill, Huey teaches his bro

Never leave a yummy pudding lying around!Dad makes a pudding that tastes like a whole raft of lemons and a night on the sea. But then he does something really silly. He goes for a nap and leaves Julian in charge. Bad idea. Before he knows it, Julians in a sticky situation. And thats just one of his many adventures, which involve catalogue cats, cave-boy teeth . . . and a new next-door neighbour!

Julian to the rescue!Grown-ups arent very good at solving crimes. Thats why its time for Julian, Huey and Gloria to take matters into their own hands. The crime-busting kids go on a mission to track down wanted criminals. They have a special motto, a secret code and plenty of plans. All they need now is their first crook . . .

Little fibs can lead to big trouble!Julian hates bicycles. He thinks they are boring and stupid . . . and maybe just a little bit scary. But his best friend, Gloria, has just got a new bike, and all she wants is to go cycling with him.Julian needs to think of an excuse, and fast. Surely anything is better than braving a bicycle. Even if it means sweeping floors, weeding the garden and doing chores all summer . . .

Huey has a bright idea!Huey wants to surprise his mum on Mothers Day, so he invents banana spaghetti. It takes a bit of help from Dad to get it right, but Huey is determined to show everyone that he is just as clever as his big brother, Julian. And when Huey beats his fear of the dark, he proves he is just as brave too.

Did you know that frogs wear shoes?That eating broccoli makes you super strong?Or that you can even move the sun if you put your mind to it?Julian can’t stop telling stories – or getting into trouble!

Your wildest dreams can come true!Julian and Huey want to give their dad the best birthday present ever something he has always dreamed of. But what could that be? They watch Dad while hes sleeping to find out.Its hard to read someones thoughts, but Julian finds a way. And it seems that Dads biggest dream is . . . two big snakes! Or is it . . . ?

Juan lives in Guatemala, in the mountains. It is a poor but beautiful place, with volcanoes rising from the shores of a blue lake, and flocks of brilliantly plumed wild parrots living in the trees.Juan is a shoe-shine boy. Although hes only seven years old, he works hard every day to earn his keep. He has lived with his grandmother since his parents abandoned him.But Juan dreams of other things. Most of all, he longs to go to school like other children his age . . .

Kidnapped at the age of 11 from his home in Benin, Africa, Olaudah Equiano spent the next 11 years as a slave in England, the U.S., and the West Indies, until he was able to buy his freedom. His autobiography, published in 1789, was a bestseller in its own time. Cameron has modernized and shortened it while remaining true to the spirit of the original. Its a gripping story of adventure, betrayal, cruelty, and courage. In searing scenes, Equiano describes the savagery of his capture, the appalling conditions on the slave ship, the auction, and the forced labor. . . . Kids will read this young mans story on their own; it will also enrich curriculum units on history and on writing.

It isnt easy being Julians younger brother. When Huey has bad dreams, Julian says its no big deal. When Huey orders trout in a restaurant and it comes to the table whole with an eye looking straight up at him, Julian reminds Huey hed better eat it all. And when Huey wants to study animal tracks with Julian and his friend Gloria, Julian tells him hes too young. But hes not a little kid. Hes six years old and hes an adventurer, a chef, a tracker, a scout--and much more! Set in large type with wide margins, these five short, funny, and satisfying stories have all the originality and sparkle of the Julian books with a fresh new voice.

See the world through a dogs eyes and nose!Tiger loves his Human family, especially his Boy, Huey. But whenever he tries to speak to them, all they can hear is YERF!Poor Tiger can never get his point across even when he has very important things to say. About eating Dads socks, chasing squirrels . . . or saving Fiona the Cat!

En Juan viu a Guatemala, té set anys i els seus pares l’han abandonat. Acollit per la seva pobra àvia, treballarà de valent com a enllustrador de sabates per poder viure. Però ell vol alguna cosa més

Juan vive en Guatemala, tiene siete años y ha sido abandonado por sus padres. Acogido por su pobre abuela, trabajará duramente como limpiabotas para poder vivir. Sin embargo, él quiere algo más: desea aprender a leer. Solo gracias a su incansable interes, sera finalmente aceptado en la escuela.