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3) Encanto
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal, every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional...
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Language
English
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Description
In "Out of Captivity," Gonsalves, Stansell, and Howes recount for the first time their amazing tale of survival, friendship, and, ultimately, rescue, tracing their five and a half years as hostages of the FARC--a Colombian terrorist and Marxist rebel organization.
6) Colombia
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Colombia"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Emma Caldridge thrillers volume 1
Language
English
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Description
Emma Caldridge, a chemist for a cosmetics company, is en route from Miami to Bogot�a when her plane is hijacked and spins out of control into the mountains near the Venezuelan border. Thrown unhurt from the wreckage, she can do nothing but watch as guerrillas take the other passengers hostage. An endurance marathon runner, Emma silently trails the guerrillas and their captives, using her athletic prowess and scientific knowledge to stay alive. Those...
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Series
Juana and Lucas volume 2
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Juana's life is just about perfect. She lives in the beautiful city of Bogot�a with her two most favorite people in the world: her mami and her dog, Lucas. Lately, though, things have become a little less perfect. Mami has a new hairdo and a new amigo named Luis with whom she has been spending a LOT of time. He is kind and teaches Juana about things like photography and jazz music, but sometimes Juana can't help wishing things would go back to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
A woman explains to her son how she grew up in a remote village where almost no one could read and write, but she found a way to learn how when her sister began getting letters from a young doctor who used to live there.
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Series
Carlotta Carlyle mysteries volume 11
Language
English
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Description
Carlotta is frantic. It appears that Paolina, a street-smart teenage girl she's always thought of as a little sister, has run away. After dead-end investigations throughout Boston, Carlotta fears the worst. Especially when she connects the disappearance to Paolina's biological father, Roldán Gonzales, a ruthless Colombian drug lord. To find Paolina, first Carlotta has to find Gonzales-but he's vanished too. The official report is that he's dead....
12) Missing
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
When the mother of a young woman goes missing with her boyfriend while vacationing in Columbia, she fears the worse. Although she is thousands of miles away, she uses everything in her power to get answers. After getting stonewalled and running into miles of international red tape, the young woman relies on her wit and savvy to find the answers. As time runs out, can she get the proof she needs to find her mother?
Author
Series
Juana and Lucas volume 3
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Juana's life in Bogotá, Colombia, is just about perfect. Every now and then a big problema comes along--like having to learn English or Juana's mami getting remarried--but things eventually settle down, and life goes back to feeling pretty perfect again. But then Mami springs two new sorpresas on Juana. One: Juana will be spending her school break going to skating camp instead of relaxing (even though she doesn't know how to skate!). Two: Mami is...
14) No one to trust
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Language
English
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Description
Trained by the military as an assassin, Elena Kyler is forced into a deadly alliance with Sean Galen, the most dangerous man she knows, when she is targeted for death by Rico Chavez, a ruthless killer with unlimited resources.
15) Colombia
Author
Series
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Colombia.
19) Colombia
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
This book provides an overview of the South American nation of Colombia that includes information on its geography, history, government, lifestyles, language, customs, and current issues.
20) Juana & Lucas
Author
Series
Juana and Lucas volume 1
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A spunky young girl from Colombia loves playing with her canine best friend and resists boring school activities, especially learning English, until her family tells her that a special trip is planned to an English-speaking place.
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