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El Niño (Spanish Edition)

Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrated by Joe Cepeda
Published by Scholastic En Español

Kai Sosa espera demostrar su destreza como nadador en su famoso equipo de natación durante un verano en el que se dan las condiciones climáticas del fenómeno El Niño. El que fuera un atleta prometedor, está decidido a mantener el legado familiar en una competencia contra los infames Lobos Marinos, a pesar de ser el eslabón más débil del equipo. Sin embargo, recientemente ha tenido sueños desconcertantes en los que ve a Cali, su hermana desaparecida, nadando en el océano Pacífico con delfines y, cuando despierta, le resulta difícil acallar la sensación que ha estado tratando de contener con tanto esfuerzo. Kai está convencido de que Cali le está enviando un mensaje sobre su último deseo: encontrar su apreciado brazalete de oro desaparecido.

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Publication Date: May 2025
Available As: Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older

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Setting: United States (San Diego CA)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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