Synopses & Reviews
Fiction. Latino/Latina Studies. Young Adult Fiction. Bilingual Edition. Do you believe in ghosts? Well, Elena Padilla's father didn't, and that's a shame, because his disbelief ends up making Elena a very sick girl. In his classic bilingual style, Joe Hayes tells the story of Elena's ghost fever. The story starts in an old rundown house in a dusty little town in Arizona. Nobody in their right mind will rent that house because--well, a ghost haunts it. The landlord can't even rent it out for free! That is, not until foolish old Frank Padilla comes along thinking he can save some money. Lucky for Elena that her grandmother knows all about the mysterious ways of ghosts. With her grandmother's help and advice, Elena solves the mystery of the ghost girl, recuperates from her ghost fever and, in the process, learns a valuable lesson about life.
Review
"At just short of 90 pages for both alternating English and Spanish text, this is a quick, riveting read…This is an ideal choice, whether in English or in the informed Spanish translation, for reluctant readers. It is straightforward, but swiftly plotted."—
School Library Journal"The English and Spanish text flows smoothly and invitingly, and Hayess short chapters make this perfect for classroom read alouds, as well as for independent reading. Sure to be popular with young chapter book readers who enjoy a chill running down the spine, Ghost Fever is also recommended for reluctant older readers."—Criticas
Review
"At just short of 90 pages for both alternating English and Spanish text, this is a quick, riveting read
This is an ideal choice, whether in English or in the informed Spanish translation, for reluctant readers. It is straightforward, but swiftly plotted."
School Library Journal"The English and Spanish text flows smoothly and invitingly, and Hayess short chapters make this perfect for classroom read alouds, as well as for independent reading. Sure to be popular with young chapter book readers who enjoy a chill running down the spine, Ghost Fever is also recommended for reluctant older readers."Criticas
"For the past 28 years, the pool of Bluebonnet candidates have been selected by librarians, who put together a master list of 20 titles theyve observed their tiny charges checking out or that teachers recommend. Eight- to 12-year-old critics commit to reading five books from the list making the Bluebonnet the largest childrens reading program in the country…Its the first time a bilingual book was selected. I doubt the kids who cast Bluebonnet votes at 1,700 libraries across the state consciously voted for change. They probably just dug the story of un inquilino, a renter, his daughter, and the ghost in the quinceañera dress the symbol of Latina becoming…Its reassuring to see kids cant resist a good old fashioned gross-out cuento, en cualquier idioma." —San Antonio Current
"Simple black-and-white drawings throughout this bilingual book make it an easy page-turner and point up the important moral lessons included in the story. Fortunately, those moral lessons are based on compassion, tenderness, and hope, rather than dwelling on guilt and fear. Hayes's experience and friendship with the Latino community make his work both authentic and engaging." —ForeWord Magazine
"Highly recommended! …Spanish phrases, easily understood in context, are integral to the English version. Appropriately spooky black and white pencil illustrations punctuate the text." —Reforma
"What better way to learn or improve your English or Spanish than to read a bilingual ghost story! …Even with the text switching back and forth from several paragraphs of English to a loose translation in Spanish, the suspense builds." —Children's Literature
"Hayes also thinks kids love ghost stories because they are a sort of safe scare. 'They get the thrill of being scared without any real danger,' he says. 'And a ghost story defies reason and explanation. Theres something satisfying in this super-rational age to contemplate things that science cant explain.'" —McAllen Monitor
"In this chilling tale of a haunted house in a small Arizona town, Grandmother 'knows all about the ways of ghosts.' She helps Elena solve a mystery and learn 'a valuable lesson about life.' The text is in both Spanish and English." —Yellow Brick Road
Synopsis
What middle-grade readers love--a ghost story to chill their bones. And this one is bilingual
In his classic bilingual style, Joe tells the story of a haunted house in a poor little town in Arizona. Nobody will rent that house because they know a ghost lives there. So the landlord tries to rents it out for free. Still nobody will rent it. That is, until Elena's father rents it. He doesn't believe in ghosts. Lucky for Elena that her grandmother knows all about the ways of ghosts. Elena, with the help of her grandmother, resolves the mystery of ghost fever--and learns a lesson about life.
Synopsis
Texas Bluebonnet Winner, Texas Library Association (TLA)
A bilingual ghost story just spooky enough to thrill middle grade readers
Un cuento de fantasmas biling e, para todos lectores j venes buscando un poco de espanto
Joe Hayes tells the story of a haunted house in a poor little town in Arizona. Nobody will rent that house because they know a ghost lives there. So the landlord tries to rents it out for free. Still nobody will rent it. That is, until Elena's father takes advantage of the deal. He doesn't believe in ghosts. Lucky for Elena that her grandmother knows all about the ways of ghosts. Elena, with the help of her grandmother, resolves the mystery of ghost fever--and learns a lesson about life.
Joe Hayes cuenta la historia de una casa embrujada en un peque o pueblo pobre de Arizona. Nadie alquila esta casa porque saben que all vive un fantasma. As que el propietario trata de alquilarla gratis. De todas maneras, nadie la quiere alquilar. Hasta que el padre de Elena se aprovecha de la oferta. No cree en fantasmas. Por suerte para Elena, su abuela sabe todo sobre los caminos de los fantasmas. Elena, con la ayuda de su abuela, resuelve el misterio de la fiebre de los fantasmas y aprende una lecci n sobre la vida.
Synopsis
A bilingual ghost story just spooky enough to thrill middle grade readers
Un cuento de fantasmas biling e, para todos lectores j venes buscando un poco de espanto
Joe Hayes tells the story of a haunted house in a poor little town in Arizona. Nobody will rent that house because they know a ghost lives there. So the landlord tries to rents it out for free. Still nobody will rent it. That is, until Elena's father takes advantage of the deal. He doesn't believe in ghosts. Lucky for Elena that her grandmother knows all about the ways of ghosts. Elena, with the help of her grandmother, resolves the mystery of ghost fever--and learns a lesson about life.
Joe Hayes cuenta la historia de una casa embrujada en un peque o pueblo pobre de Arizona. Nadie alquila esta casa porque saben que all vive un fantasma. As que el propietario trata de alquilarla gratis. De todas maneras, nadie la quiere alquilar. Hasta que el padre de Elena se aprovecha de la oferta. No cree en fantasmas. Por suerte para Elena, su abuela sabe todo sobre los caminos de los fantasmas. Elena, con la ayuda de su abuela, resuelve el misterio de la fiebre de los fantasmas y aprende una lecci n sobre la vida.
Synopsis
In his classic bilingual style, Joe tells the story of a haunted house in a poor little town in Arizona. Even when the landlord offers free rent, nobody moves in because they know a ghost lives there. That is, until Elena’s father rents it.
He doesn’t believe in ghosts. Lucky for Elena that her grandmother knows all about the ways of ghosts. She helps her solve the mystery of the “ghost on the roof” while Elena learns a very important lesson about life.
Synopsis
Kids love ghost stories. This bilingual chapter book will scare the socks off of them.
About the Author
Joe Hayes is one of America's premier storytellers. He grew up in a small town in southern Arizona where he learned Spanish from his classmates. As he got older, Joe began gathering old stories from the Southwest. Joe has earned a distinctive role as a bilingual storyteller. Mona Pennypacker is an artist and illustrator. This is her first book collaborating with her mother Vicki Trego Hill.