Cristina is a typical teenager who hangs out with her best friend Yessica and her boyfriend Dante. But Cristina has a secret, which turns into another. And another. When should she tell? And who can she trust? This level 1 reader is perfect for novices but deals with relevant topics such as underage drinking and boundary violations (#metoo). 93% of the words are in the top 200 most common words in Spanish or are cognates.
Important topic written in easy Spanish. Sexual harassment and what to do about it is probably not the topic on many teachers' minds when looking for classroom/FVR readers, however, perhaps it should be, given the number of students, across all grade levels, who are victims of such behavior. Theresa Jensen's novel feels real-- the characters, their emotions and reactions, the dialogue-- everything feels real, as if a close friend is telling their story.
Great Books for early Spanish learners. Spanish 2 or Spanish 1 Honors. The students were very invested in the main character and her plight. It was a great read.