Alanna and Allen are twins who are just about to turn 13. For this special birthday, their parents promised them a trip to see the French national soccer team defend their title at the World Cup in Qatar. There’s a catch, though. In order to earn such an expensive trip, the twins have to do some research about Qatar which their parents give to them in the form of a scavenger hunt. Allen and Alanna work together to find out so many new things about the World Cup 2022 host country. Of course, the soon-to-be teens learn so much doing the research, but there is one issue that stands out to them: the situation with the immigrants tasked with building the stadiums, the hotels, the railways and other parts of the infrastructure in Qatar, as it reminds them of similar issues in their city of Marseille.
Will what the kids learn alter their plans to attend the tournament in Doha, Qatar?
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Michelle
Location:
Maine
Time Published
Fantastique!
I absolutely loved this book. I read it during SSR and was laughing out loud at some parts. This book has life lessons without being preachy, and is truly fun to read. The characters are compelling and believable. Kudos also to the translator; often books that were originally written in Spanish are not great in French (for example, they don't translate culturally), but this one feels seamlessly French with current vocab. I am excited to add it to my classroom library!
I recommend this product.
"El Jersy" No.1 haters friend
Location:
Ma,Danvers
Time Published
"El Jersy" No.1 haters friend
the hater is kinda true a lots of homework get on each chapter but this is kinda interesting and what block and class you in
I recommend this product.
"El Jerseys" #1 hater
Location:
Danvers ma
Time Published
makes me want to be dead
we are reading this in spanish class, fucking awful. Listening to my spanish (very white) teacher read this makes me want to dig my pencils all the way up my eardrums until I cant hear a thing. When I have to answer questions about these stupid little kids and their soccer obsession that DETErmINE MY GRaDE, I think about dropping out. to all the Spanish teachers out there, making your students read this book should be considered child abuse DO NOT recommend.
I recommend this product.
Natalia
Location:
Pomfret, CT
Time Published
EL JERSEY:Highly Recommended
I loved the book; my students learned a lot about Guatemala, its landscapes, and its culture through the interesting facts presented. A highly recommended novel, easy to read, that students will enjoy with every chapter
I recommend this product.
Aaron
Location:
Stamford Connecticut
Time Published
Germy the Germ
This is a fantastic book. It’s written by my favorite author. She is so creative and will be writing many more fantastic books I’m sure. Grab a copy of this book and enjoy. What an adventure.
I recommend this product.
Brittany
Location:
MN
Time Published
Great Book!
Great book! Comprehensible for students and lots of topics to expand on!
I recommend this product.
Brittany
Location:
MN
Time Published
Great Book!
Great book! Comprehensible for students and lots of topics to expand on!
I recommend this product.
Martha
Location:
Rockport, MA
Time Published
La Mochila
Love this book for my novice learners. The story is compelling - the reader HAS to keep reading because we want to know how the problem is resolved! In addition to engaging topic/action the underlying struggle that a character has in deciding what to do is great for teens to experience. I also love that it features realistic characters that are portrayed with their humanity.
I recommend this product.
Dina
Location:
Ohio
Time Published
Easy to understand
This story was easy to read without being too repetitive. It is written with the novice student in mind. I love that it ties in another Francophone country for us to explore as well as "le foot"!
I recommend this product.
sharimac
Location:
WI
Time Published
Love El Jersey!
I use El Jersey to enhance our 8th grade "Living on One" thematic unit after students complete a unit on Copa America. The cultural ties to Guatemala and to the Copa are endless. My students really relate to the characters.
I recommend this product.
Profe Pavo
Location:
Ohio
Time Published
Great addition to your FVR library
My level 2 Spanish students enjoy this book in Spanish because it is written with vocab and structure they can understand. They also enjoy how the two worlds come together. These situations can happen to any of us. When students read this book, they are not only learning Spanish, they are learning good character.
I recommend this product.
Lisa
Location:
Virginia
Time Published
Cute, Simple Rom-Com
I LOVE that this book features a black female main character. #BlackLivesMatter This is a cute, simple romantic book, written in easily accessible language for your struggling readers. The plot is predictable and uncomplicated, which is what we want from our Rom-Com books and movies, right? This book is constantly being read by my students during FVR. Love it!!
I recommend this product.
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