Sakara

In Cairo, near a bustling market, Hassan works in an antique shop where he sells strange and curious artifacts. A stranger appears one day with trinkets more valuable than they first appear. Hassan finds that they come from a faraway land, a lost city, and perhaps are somehow related to Princess Neferure, the daughter of Queen Hatseput, who lived in Egypt around the year 1500 AC. Hassan, with the help and company of his nephews, cannot pass up the opportunity to embark on an incredible adventure of discovery and treasure. En El Cairo, junto al bullicioso mercado, hay una curiosa tienda de...

Anochece y los Hollins, completamente perdidos, deciden acampar en pleno bosque. A la mañana siguiente, descubren que han montado la tienda cerca de un castillo con muy mala pinta y envían a Henry, el más pequeño de la familia, a saludar a los propietarios del castillo...

Esta novela histórica se publicó por primera vez en 1850 y comienza con el linchamiento del primer ministro holandés, Johann de Witt, y su hermano, Cornelis, por un grupo que, en apariencia, no comulga con sus políticas de estado. La trama se centra en los once meses posteriores al asesinato, cuando en la ciudad de Haarlem se celebra un concurso que busca a quien pueda cultivar un tulipán negro.

A retelling of the Cinderella fairytale from the Mexican tradition. Domitila is not only "sweeter than a cactus bloom in early spring," she is also a talented cook and an amazing leather artist. Most of the classical elements of a Cinderella story can be found in Domitila. A gentle weaving of her mother's nurturing with strong family traditions is the secret ingredient for Domitila to rise above hardship to eventually become the Governor's bride. Moreover, with a firm belief in simplicity and realism, Domitila makes a lasting impression as a triumphant Cinderella in her humility, service, and ...