An engaging, action-packed read, Peter va a Colombia is a short novel that first-year Spanish students can easily grasp.
Language: Spanish.
As they read, they will wonder: What is Bogota like? What foods do Colombians enjoy? Will the piranhas eat Peter? Do poor Colombian children enjoy books as much as they do? In this book students will find answers to these and other questions.
Drawing readers to Peter\'s adventure, Peter va a Colombia keeps students engaged and involved.
But once there surprises meet him at every turn: chilly Bogota contrasts with tropical Cartagena; stunning multicolored jungle birds contrast with scary piranhas; and a kind man with books contrasts with rural poverty and isolation.
A video-game enthusiast and avid reader, Peter learns about Colombia from his Spanish teacher and decides to visit.
The main character is 12-year-old Peter from Des Moines, Iowa.
As they read, students acquire basic vocabulary and grammar while gaining confidence with the target language; they also learn about fascinating places and people in Colombia.
Written in the present tense, the book is built on a list of 350-plus Spanish nouns, verbs, and common expressions.
An engaging, action-packed read, Peter va a Colombia is a short novel that first-year Spanish students can easily grasp
