Cecilia Ruiz
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
"A welcome dose of dark humor for these dark times, from acclaimed illustrator Cecilia Ruiz. The Book of Extraordinary Deaths introduces readers to the bizarre demises of thinkers, writers, monarchs, artists, and notable nobodies throughout history. Beginning in the seventh century BC with the unusual death of Draco and journeying chronologically to the present day, Ruiz's playfully sinister giftbook illustrates and describes the infamous deaths of...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The first time Abuela holds Nią, her heart overflows with tenderness. And as Nią grows up, she and Abuela spend plenty of time together. Abuela can't help thinking how much she'd like to give Nią a very special treat, so she saves a little bit of her money every week--a few pesos here, a few pesos there. When the world turns upside down, Abuela's dream of a surprise for Nią seems impossible. Luckily, time spent together--and the love Abuela...