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  • Book cover of Mambru Perdio la Guerra with an illustration of a boy and his dog hiding in the grass at night while a car drives past them.
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Mambrú perdió la guerra

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Ésta es la historia de un niño que se enfrenta a la momentánea desaparición de sus padres. Ante esta situación, pronto se ve en la necesidad de refugiarse en una cabaña en la que vive los momentos más angustiosos de su vida. Aunque lo acompaña su perro Mambrú, amigo y guardián, su vida corre peligro y tendrá que tomar una difícil decisión.


 

 

English Description:

This is the story of a boy who faces the momentary disappearance of his parents. Faced with this situation, he soon finds himself in the need to take refuge in a cabin where he lives the most distressing moments of his life. Although he is accompanied by his dog Mambrú, friend and guardian, his life is in danger and he will have to make a difficult decision.

Publishing Details

Author : Irene Vasco

Author Nationality : Colombia

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 85

Year Published: 2012

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 6th-8th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fiction, Realistic Fiction

Theme: Personal Narrative, Friendship, Family, Adventure, Community

Teacher Comments: "The book seems to be a little boring but once you read it you cannot drop it. The story about family and the importance of pictures is an important part of the story. It also talks about the relationship between a boy and a dog, how it can grow and the importance of having friends."

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