Wilf combate al pirata. Libro 2

Behind the unforgettable characters, worlds, and battles of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit lie a vast range of world myths and historical events that originally inspired J. R. R. Tolkien. From the Finnish epic poem Kalevala and the medieval Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, Tolkien's sources are unpacked and explained for the novice and connoisseur alike. Laid out in dictionary form, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy, but also into the man who brought it to life.

Alejo was a generous, selfless boy; he always lent people whatever they needed, without hesitation. Why has he become so stingy lately? He doesn't lend anything to anyone anymore--not his friends, not his classmates, not even his little brother. Something happens to Alejo that helps him understand that nothing is enjoyable unless it can be shared with others.

Cuando los niños comenzaron a desaparecer misteriosamente, la ciudad se paralizó; escuelas y parques fueron cerrados y las reuniones quedaron prohibidas. Los padres, los maestros y la policía fueron incapaces de actuar. Pero es ahí, en el punto más hondo de la tragedia de ese mundo oscurecido, donde un grupo de niños se unen para enfrentar al mal que los aqueja y descubren cómo a través de la lectura y la escritura se abren puertas hacia otros territorios en los cuales es posible modificar la realidad del mundo del que supuestamente habían huido.

MITOS & LEYENDAS DE AMERICA LATINA is a Spanish childrens book that uses stories to explain puzzling questions, myths, and legends from Latin America. For example, have you ever wondered why the sun shines more than the moon? Or, why toads have spots on their skin? At school, teachers show us several answers to these types of questions, but in the past, different people who inhabited the Earth created stories full of magic and fantasy to explain these phenomena. Note that each story has originated in a different culture, and therefore, at the end you will find some very interesting...