Perros Magicos de Los Volcanes (Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes)
A folktale about the magic dogs that live on the volcanoes of El Salvador and protect the people from many dangers.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:0606095829
ISBN13:9780606095822
Release Date:April 1995
Publisher:Turtleback Books
Length:30 Pages
Weight:0.67 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.5" x 9.7"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
Related Subjects
9 - 12 Years Animals Central & South America Children's Children's Books Dogs Education & Reference Explore the World Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Foreign Language Learning Hispanic & Latino Literature & Fiction Multicultural Multicultural Stories Science Fiction & Fantasy SpanishCustomer Reviews
3 ratings
Not JUST a children's book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book, while serving as an excellent and colorful children's fairy tale, also has some layers that are invisible to the untrained eye, but satisfying for the person with a little knowledge of modern Salvadoran history. Although the concept of the cadejo goes back a long way in Central American culture, Argueta has hidden a subtle commentary on the political history of El Salvador inside this fun-loving tale. It's no coincidence, for instance, that the number 14 occurs in the description of the landowners who send the lead soldiers to teach a lesson to those workers who have the nerve to think they should get to rest once in a while, or eat; look up the reference "fourteen families" (catorce familias in Spanish) to make the allusion emerge clearly within this charming tale. Don't get me wrong -- if you want your child simply to read this story as a fairy tale, that will be possible, even easy to accomplish. The story stands on its own two (four?) feet without any need to introduce the allegorical aspects. All the same, there's a good reason this story was excerpted for an intermediate college Spanish textbook ... there's a lot more going on here than meets the eye.
A delight!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
i'm currently living in El Salvador and found this book online when looking for traditional Salvadorean legends on which to base a drama production. I was delighted by the story, which is accessibly presented in both English and Spanish, and which features enchanting details to make adults smile as they read to their children. The beautiful illustrations add to the enjoyment of this story - I intend to buy a copy to send to my 2 year old godson in England - he will adore it.
Excellent, bilingual book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is an excellent story, well told with colorful illustrations. It opens children's eyes to compassion, offering a story of hope and reconciliation. Excellent for children and for adults, too - it went over well in a class in Hispanic culture at Wofford College.
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