Las Apariencias Engañan: Todos tenemos secretos

by A.C. Quintero

A NOVEL FOR SPANISH CLASS 3/4Las apariencias engañan is an engaging and comprehensible novel for Spanish 3/4. The story features a 300-word glossary, in addition to engaging pictures that tell the peculiar tale of 4 teens, caught in their web of lies. Its twist and turns will engage your students from beginning to end. have all heard the old adage “If you play with fire, you'll get burned.” Well, some teenagers like to test the flames. Camilo is one of them. He has been masquerading as a model boyfriend. However, his act can only last so long. His mask starts to crack, his foundation crumbles, and the fire he has played with begins to burn. However, his secret is only the tip of the iceberg. Once inside the halls of his home, we discover a far greater mystery that has haunted the town for years. As the truth comes closing in, the pressure mounts and Camilo must decide his path. This compelling story attests to the timeless truth that things are never what they seem, or "Las apariencias engañan."TEACHING MATERIALS ON TEACHERPAYTEACHERS.COM "Las apariencias engañan"

Genres: Spanish Literature

81 pages, Paperback

Published February 8, 2018

Reviews

[Timothy Koch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have said this before about Quintero’s books and I will say it again: the glossary is frustratingly ill-constructed. Simple level 1 & 2 words are included, but words like “se restrigó” or “costillas” or “aguanto” or “mariscos” are excluded.

The story itself was interesting. It was difficult to track at times, but that’s probably more to do with my poor Spanish and less to do with her writing.

This is book one of three.

[Emma Sotillo · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was suggested in booksandbooks.com
I purchased both suggestions, I did read both back to back. Out respect I always complete each book even if I don't like what I find. You should not judge a book by its cover but in this case I must say 'don't fall for it'
Unfortunately I was disappointed I wasted time reading this. Apparently this book is used to teach Spanish somewhere... really?

[Carina L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely one of my favorite Spanish learning books. Most Spanish books I've found are like "yeah, that was cute." This starts that way, but gets weird and interesting fairly quickly. Will definitely keep reading the series!

[Lia · Rating 4 out of 5]

¡Uno de los mejores libros españoles que he leído!