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Experts agree that the first sentence of a book is fundamental. It provokes intrigue and curiosity, promises mysteries to be solved and hours of entertainment. If it works, it hooks us. In this book, the author writes 22 stories that start with the first sentences of famous novels, such as Rayuela, David Copperfield, El perfume, and La silla de plata, among others. Additionally, it reveals to the reader that words are not enough by themselves, but that, on occasion, they inspire more words.

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Eva's teacher, Miss Featherbottom, is getting married. All of her students have been invited to the wedding. And Eva starts a Secret Wedding Planners Club! But before Miss Featherbottom walks down the aisle, her necklace goes missing. Eva wants to help! She quickly turns her Wedding...

Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? Turn the pages of this book to read the true life story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend. Rudy Gutiérrez's dynamic illustrations make award-winning author Monica Brown's story of this remarkable sports hero truly come alive! ¿Sabes cómo un niño brasileño pobre que amaba el fútbol más que nada en el mundo se convirtió en la estrella más importante del deporte?...

¿Qué es eso de Castendolf? ¿Será peligroso? Se pregunta Nolo respecto de la extraña criatura que anda merodeando por la casita del bosque y en los sueños de su hermano Bayi, pero antes de lograr averiguar las respuestas, su pequeño hermano Guigo desaparece misteriosamente en medio de la noche. La búsqueda de Guigo llevará a Nolo y a Bayi a enfrentar grandes obstáculos, a aprender valiosas lecciones y a vivir fascinantes aventuras al descubrir los secretos del bosque. VALORES IMPLÍCITOS La relación entre los tres hermanos y la manera en que enfrentan a los desafíos que se les...