Caras vemos (by Theresa Jensen) Unique Word Count 380

Description

A girl wakes up in a park beaten and disoriented with no memory of who or where she is. Every face is unfamiliar, and all have a different story to tell. Who is the mysterious man? What happened to him? The more she learns, the less she knows what to believe or who to trust. The novel is set in beautiful Cuernavaca, known as the “city of eternal spring.” Cuernavaca is the capital of the state of Morelos, Mexico, just south of Mexico City. All of the places and businesses in this book are real. Experience everyday Mexican culture as the search for truth leads you around the city. Join her in a harrowing adventure to discover the secret of her past, and learn the meaning of “caras vemos, pero corazones no sabemos.” This book is intended for novice high to Intermediate level Spanish students. Authentic culture is woven throughout narrative and in small side notes with illustrations throughout. Perfect for a classroom library based on comprehensible input.

Make sure you also read the sequel, Pero corazones no sabemos.

Targeted Level:

• Level 2
• Unique Word Count: 380
• Total Word Count: 8,200