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Author
Publication Date
c2002
Summary
Rebelión en la granja (Animal Farm, 1945) es una fábula satírica de George Orwell que utiliza animales de granja para representar la corrupción del poder y la traición a los ideales revolucionarios. La historia comienza cuando los animales de la granja Manor, cansados del maltrato del granjero Jones, se rebelan y toman el control. Guiados por los cerdos, que prometen igualdad y prosperidad, fundan una nueva sociedad bajo el lema: "Todos los animales...
Author
Summary
"These delightful nature stories about the busy little animals who live in the Green Meadows have become classics --- an endless source of entertainment for youngsters. Children never tire of hearing about Peter Rabbit's jokes, Billy Mink's swimming party, Little Joe Otter's slippery slide, and why Jimmy Skunk wears stripes and Grandfather Frog has no tail." -back cover.
Author
Publication Date
2017
Lexile Measure
550L
Summary
"The bad news? The world is ending. The good news? The Bad Guys are back to save it! Sure, they might have to "borrow" a rocket. And there might be something nasty in one of the spacesuits. And Mr. Piranha miiiiight have eaten too many bean burritos. Surviving this mission may only be one small step for man, but it's one giant leap for the Bad Guys."--Page [4] of cover.
8) Redwall
Author
Lexile Measure
800L
Summary
When the peaceful life in and around ancient Redwall Abbey is shattered by the arrival of the evil rat Cluny and his villainous hordes, Matthias, a young mouse, determines to find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior which, he is convinced, will help Redwall's inhabitants destroy the enemy.
13) Animal farm
Author
Lexile Measure
1170L
Summary
Since its publication fifty years ago, Animal Farm has become one of the most controversial books ever written. It has been translated into seventy languages and sold millions of copies throughout the world. This edition is being published to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of its original U.S. publication. It features 100 full-color and halftone illustrations by world-renowned artist Ralph Steadman. As vital and relevant as it was fifty years...
Author
Summary
"These delightful nature stories about the busy little animals who live in the Green Meadows have become classics --- an endless source of entertainment for youngsters. Children never tire of hearing about Peter Rabbit's jokes, Billy Mink's swimming party, Little Joe Otter's slippery slide, and why Jimmy Skunk wears stripes and Grandfather Frog has no tail." -back cover.
Author
Lexile Measure
970L
Summary
"When Elmer Elevator hears about a baby dragon being held captive on Wild Island, he knows just what to do. First he packs his knapsack with important supplies like chewing gum, lollipops, and lots of rubber bands. Then he stows away on a ship headed for the island. There he’ll meet many animals who try to stop him, but Elmer has a few tricks up his sleeve . . . or more precisely, in his knapsack. One way or another, he will rescue the dragon!"--Amazon.com....
18) Under Wildwood
Author
Publication Date
2012
Lexile Measure
800L
Summary
"Prue and Curtis are thrown together again to save themselves and the lives of their friends, and to bring unity to the divided country of Wildwood"-- Provided by publisher.
19) Hello hello
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Summary
In simple text a set of animals, each one linked to the previous one by some trait of shape, color, or pattern, greet and interact with one another.
20) Star wolf
Author
Lexile Measure
800L
Summary
The Ring of Sacred Volcanoes has been destroyed and Faolan is leading his small band of wolves across the ice bridge to the hoped for safety of the Distant Blue--but his old enemy Heep is pursuing him and the icy path ahead is filled with danger.
