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"Madrid, 1957. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into the country under the welcoming guise of sunshine and wine. Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of a Texas oil tycoon, who arrives in Madrid with his parents hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lens of his camera. Photography--and fate--introduce...
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Loma loves living with her large family in Spain and dreams of one day having a family of her own. Her grandfather, Belo, decides to bring Loma with him on his travels across Spain, and Loma soon learns about the dangers that the Jews of Spain face under King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, and the power that Belo holds in order to keep them safe. In the beginning, Loma loves getting to travel with Belo, but eventually she starts to wonder if her grandfather...
10) Traitor's chase
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"When the Musketeers pursue the dangerous Michel Dinicoeur to Spain, they're ambushed at every turn, causing them to suspect that there may be a traitor within their own ranks"-- Provided by publisher.
12) Isabel I
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While waiting anxiously for others to choose a husband for her, Isabella, the future Queen of Spain, keeps a diary account of her life as a member of the royal family.
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When Samuel's father, the grand vizier, hears Hamza call Samuel names and tells his son to make sure Hamza never speaks an unkind word to him again, Samuel knows he must obey but has a hard time finding the right means to do so. Includes information about Jewish poet Samuel Ha-Nagid and the legend which inspired the story.
14) Incantation
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During the Spanish Inquisition, sixteen-year-old Estrella, brought up a Catholic, discovers her family's true Jewish identity, and when their secret is betrayed by Estrella's best friend, the consequences are tragic.
18) Don Quixote
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An illustrated retelling of the exploits of an idealistic Spanish country gentleman and his shrewd squire who set out, as knights of old, to search for adventure, right wrongs, and punish evil.
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"With her nanny snoozing, Paloma hurries to the window and pushes her nose up against the glass. There's a storm blowing outside--it's a terrifying monster that gobbles everything up! And as the beast approaches, the walls begin to shake and a huge tail slides down the stairs. That is when Paloma gives chase. Follow Paloma on an exciting adventure inspired by Gaudi's Casa Batlló."-- Back cover.
20) Calvino
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Calvino is a dapple-gray Andalusian stallion. He grew up driving cattle in the mountains, but soon he catches the eye of King Philip II's horse master. Now Calvino and his young rider, Rico, must learn the complicated moves of doma clásica riding. Calvino doesn't understand the use of this prancing--until he and Rico are chosen to represent the king in a deadly bullfight that will put all his skills to the test. Here is Calvino's story . . . in...