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Secretos - Level 4 - Spanish

Secretos - Level 4 - Spanish

Jennifer Degenhardt

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By: Jennifer Degenhardt

Alexis has a secret about her-...er, himself. Well, it’s not really a secret—at least not outwardly—but it hasn’t been expressed aloud to anyone else, except the therapist. He hasn’t told anyone yet, but plans on telling Sofía first, mostly because she lives thousands of miles away in Buenos Aires. Alexis and Sofía have been pen pals since the 6th grade, and since they have never actually met IRL (in real life), Alexis feels more comfortable telling her first.

Sofía, too, has just learned of a secret that her parents have been keeping from her, one that upends her life and changes the way she thinks about everything. In a letter that Sofía inadvertently finds in her father’s desk drawer, she learns that her abuelos—her mother’s parents—are not only not her real grandparents, but who they are and, more importantly, who they were, are in direct conflict with who Sofía is and what she believes.

While Alexis struggles with identity, so too does Sofía. In this story, two virtual friends work together to solve their own mysteries, one intensely personal and the other about how she now relates to her own family as the secrets of the past—the family’s and the country’s—become even more real.

Level 4
Total Words: 11,669
Tense(s): multiple
Glossary: yes

©2019. Spanish. Level 4. High school. 5 x 8 inches. Softcover, 90 pages.

SKU: 1B6603
ISBN: 978-1-7322-7804-2

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Jennifer Degenhardt

About the Author
Jennifer Degenhardt taught middle and high school Spanish for more than 24 years and is currently teaching college-level students. She began writing when her high school students were not succeeding with traditional textbook lessons. Jennifer's books highlight cultural, social, economic, and political themes and inspire reflection and conversation, both in- and outside of the classroom. All of Jennifer's books deal with identity to some degree and how important it is for one to know who one is. Click here to visit Jen's website.

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Erica Burge
Amigos Lejanos, Secretos Cercanos: A Tale of Identity and Friendship

"Amigos Lejanos, Secretos Cercanos" is a beautifully written Spanish novel weaving together the heartfelt stories of Alexis and Sofía, two pen pals navigating their own personal mysteries. One friend has a deeply personal secret about their identity that they are yet to share with anyone except their therapist. Meanwhile, their pen pal uncovers a life-altering secret about her family's past that challenges her beliefs and understanding of who she is. Through letters and virtual communication, Alexis and Sofía support each other in their quests for self-discovery and truth, making this novel a touching exploration of identity, friendship, and the power of sharing our most intimate stories with those we trust. Ideal for Spanish learners, this book offers not only engaging storytelling but also valuable lessons on empathy and courage.