It has everything that a good mystery needs—a precious jewel is stolen during a young woman’s 18th birthday party.

Have you ever loved a toy or doll so much, that you treated it as if it were alive? This story shows the power of love from a very unexpected viewpoint: that of a fluffy stuffed rabbit. It also highlights the importance of self-value, being true to yourself and finding strength in those who love you. 33. “The Friday Everything Changed” by Anne Hart Practice “active reading”: Your reading will only help you learn if you read actively. You’re reading actively when you’re paying very close attention to the story, its words and its meanings. Writing with a notebook nearby and in a place with no distractions can help you focus on active reading. The Giver” begins in a very interesting way and catches the attention of the readers from the beginning. It has easy-to-understand grammar. Most of the grammar is just past simple and past perfect. La historia va de Claudia (la asesora del hogar de la casa Hidalgo) que en realidad es una joven de 21? Años, pero desde que su madre (la ex trabajadora) enfermó, se encargó de sus tareas a cambio de techo, alimento y obviamente dinero. Ella creció en esta casa con los 3 hermanos y siempre tuvo una conexión con el mayor de ellos, Artemis, el cual se enojó con una Claudia adolescente de 15 años un día 3 de Julio en que decidió besarla y ella lo rechazó. Obviamente el protagonista no podía preguntarle el por qué lo había rechazado o aceptar con respeto la decisión de ella (jajajajajajaja) y solo se paró y se fue de ahí y desapareció de su vida por todos los años que estuvo en la universidad (no se por qué esta gente tiene tanto desapego familiar, hay límites). Toda la historia va a comenzar cuando Artemis, que ya es un hombre de negocios y director de la Empresa de los Hidalgo, vuelve a su casa a vivir y se va a caracterizar por ser un hombre frío, contenido, cuadrado y calculador que nisiquiera sus hermanos se han dado el tiempo de conocer. Y ahí va a estar Claudia, una joven ya resuelta, estudiante universitaria, empoderada y cálida, que además de trabajar en la casa de los Hidalgo, estudiar y cuidar a su mamá, tiene tiempo para hacer desmadre y enredos amorosos (cómo lo hacen?). Cuando se encuentran, la química es evidente, pero también la tensión entre estos 2 personajes. De aquí, uds deciden cómo continuar. El puntaje de este libro va principalmente porque Ariana tiene UN PACTO CON EL DEMONIO. No tengo pruebas, pero tampoco dudas. Sus libros siempre me han resultado muy adictivos y me leo 100 páginas en nada de tiempo. Así que si, este libro no fue la excepción, pero tengo demasiados puntos que fueron problemáticos.

When his mother tries to talk to him through her creations, he kills them and collects them in a box. After a tragic loss, he finally gets to know her story through a hidden message that he should have read a long time ago. You may have heard of the term “mob mentality” and how it can allow for some pretty surprising (and terrible) things to happen. This classic story looks at society, and how much evil people are willing to overlook to keep their society stable. Explore stories related to a theme: Do you like ghost stories? Science fiction? Romance? If you’re learning about food or cooking, find a short story with a lot of food vocabulary. Bueno, en realidad continué con este segundo libro por la película y para ver qué sucedía exactamente en la vida de Claudia. No es que me llamara mucho la atención, pero mi lado masoquista siempre intenta terminar las series que empecé. Ahora, puedo asegurar que es mejor que A través de mi ventana, pero no me gustó, sobre todo porque no llegué a conectar con ningún personaje y hubo muchas escenas innecesarias.

There are a few challenging words and a little bit of descriptive language, but you can usually understand them with the context. This book also has some difficult topics, such as sexual assault, so make sure you’re up for that. Artemis definitivamente es mi Hidalgo fav (aunque Apolo está que lo alcanza). Varias veces se me salió una que otra lagrimita por él. Estoy muy feliz que el sea feliz. Amo que se haya derretido el Isberg de su corazón.Jealousy and revenge are the main themes of “Wuthering Heights,” which is the name of the farmhouse where the story takes place.

That name comes from Wodehouse’s series of books featuring the perfect butler Jeeves, and the many humorous adventures he and his employer had. 8. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Dracula is one of the best known vampires of all time. If you’ve watched any movies about Dracula, you might be surprised at what the actual book is like. Mi segundo problema fue el pinche y puñetero cliché del embarazo inesperado, no no no. Me vas a decir que una niña que siempre dijo que se tomaba bien las pastillas y que está tan resuelta a disfrutar la vida y terminar sus estudios y un hombre tan calculador como Artemis no iban a tomar las precauciones necesarias? Y lo iban a aceptar de la noche a la mañana? No me gusta, quizás pudieron haber agregado más drama con esto jajajaja.Ma anche qui avrebbe potuto darci molto di più. Invece della sfuriata che risolve tutto in 10 minuti: cioè una famiglia sfaldata per 20 anni, i tuoi sogni distrutti e poi bastava una lite, davvero? But the way he handles his rage, in the end, makes him look more mature than most human beings. Nominated for the Hugo award, many readers have connected with Sly since they can see similarities in their own lives. 27. “The Boarded Window” by Ambrose Bierce However, the woman’s enthusiasm makes her see only the positive after each change, which would have upset anyone else. Her positive personality tries to make every negative situation seem like a gift! This is another great story that teaches a lesson that’s written for kids but adults can enjoy, too. The story tells of a grasshopper who lounges around all summer while his friend the ant prepares for the winter. When winter comes, the two friends end up in very different situations!

There is a lot of vocabulary to learn. It is a good book if you’ve already got experience reading novels in English. Make sure you have your vocabulary notebook with you, just in case there are any cool words that you’d like to learn. This book has MANY! Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” is a classic tale about a Mongoose who regularly visits a family in India. The family feeds him and lets him explore their house, but they worry that he might bite their son, Teddy. This is a tragic tale about how they try to understand something they’ve never seen before and their deep love for a stranger who is so unlike them. The story explores the grief of parenthood and the uncertainty of knowing whether your child will ever even know you. 30. “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin

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This book follows the life of Esperanza, a Mexican girl. The novel takes place over the period of one year. Esperanza moves into a new home on Mango Street. The house is much better than her old one. It is the first house her parents have ever owned—all their other houses have been rented. Every night Peter visits the Darling family house and listens to Mrs. Darling tell bedtime stories. He sits on the window listening.