Alma de lobo - Level 3 - Spanish
Alma de lobo - Level 3 - Spanish
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By: Veronica Moscoso
What happens when reality overcomes fiction? Then you have a story like ALMA DE LOBO. This novella is the true story of Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja. His is the only documented case in Spain of a feral child.
SUMMARY: At the age of seven, Marcos was sold by his father to work as a shepherd in a remote valley of the Sierra Morena. The older shepherd, who was teaching him the ropes, suddenly died, leaving Marcos on his own. ALMA DE LOBO describes how Marcos manages to survive in the mountains after being adopted by a pack of wolves. Then, the painful process of adapting to the world of humans after his capture, when he was 19-years-old. Hardly anyone believed his childhood stories, but when he was in his 60s an event changed his life…
ALMA DE LOBO is a page-turner. This novella is told in the past tense. It is an easy reader for intermediate and upper intermediate students - advanced second level students and third level students. With about 305 unique words and plenty of repetition, it tells a 4,190-word story. A full glossary for each of the ten chapters is included, plus illustrations for every chapter
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is one of the most fascinating stories I’ve ever researched and written about. I based this novella on the books, articles, interviews, movie and documentaries about Marcos’ life. Most importantly, I was able to interview Marcos himself!!!
RESOURCES: Online The trailers for the documentary “Marcos, El lobo solitario” and movie are available on YouTube. The movie “Entrelobos” is available on YouTube
Unique Words: 305
Tense(s): multiple
Glossary: yes
Genre: Creative Nonfiction, Biography
©2021. Spanish. Level 3. High school. 5 x 7 inches. Softcover, 71pages.
SKU: 8B3163
ISBN: 978-1-7342-3998-0
Veronica Moscoso
Verónica Moscoso is an exceptional storyteller, author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker extraordinaire!
Originally from Quito, Ecuador, Verónica brings her unique voice, language skills, and cultural heritage to the world of Spanish language learning. Her collection of fabulous easy-to-read books for Spanish students range from captivating fiction to eye-opening real life stories. Get ready to meet unforgettable characters, explore social issues with a fresh perspective, dive into iconic legends, uncover the bond between humans and animals, and even crack up with her hilarious book of jokes!
But there’s even more to Verónica’s accomplishments. She has won nine awards for her documentary film “A Wild Idea” and has authored articles, multimedia projects, and radio and video pieces in both English and Spanish. Plus, she holds a degree from the renowned UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.
On top of that, her globetrotting adventures in the Middle East and Southeast Asia have enriched her vision and added a worldwide touch to her storytelling.
Now based in California, Verónica continues to create captivating content. With her background in language teaching and her knack for storytelling, Verónica’s books are the perfect recipe for Spanish learning success. They are not only fun and engaging but also crafted in a natural, conversational style that makes readers fall in love with the language.