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  • Los perros mágicos de los volcanes / Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes — Manlio Argueta
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Los perros mágicos de los volcanes / Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes

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Los perros mágicos de los volcanes / Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes, del escritor salvadoreño Manlio Argueta, se basa en una antigua leyenda sobre los cadejos, perros mágicos que protegen a los habitantes de las aldeas. El lenguaje poético y las ilustraciones coloridas honran la tradición oral centroamericana y la relación entre las comunidades y su entorno. Con texto paralelo en español e inglés, es una lectura perfecta para explorar el folclore de El Salvador y comparar ambos idiomas.

English Description:

Los perros mágicos de los volcanes / Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes, by Salvadoran writer Manlio Argueta, is based on an ancient legend about cadejos, magical dogs that protect the people of village communities. The poetic language and colorful illustrations honor Central American oral tradition and the relationship between communities and their natural world. With parallel text in Spanish and English, it is a perfect read for exploring Salvadoran folklore and comparing both languages side by side.

Publishing Details

Author : Manlio Argueta

Illustrator : Elly Simmons

Author Nationality : El Salvador

Type of Spanish : Bilingual

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 30

Size: 8.5 x 10 inches

Year Published: 1997

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 1st-2nd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Traditional Literature