Book levels for Young Adult Books
Level N
The Ruiz Street Kids / Los muchachos de la calle Ruiz
Author: Diane Gonzales Bertrand
The adventures of the Ruiz Street kids will entertain intermediate readers in English or Spanish
Scratch and the Pirates of Paradise Cove
Author: Ricardo Ybarra
Action and adventure unfurl in this swashbuckling fantasy for intermediate readers
The Trouble with Tessa
Author: Ofelia Dumas Lachtman
An offbeat novel for young adults about the difficulties caused by a young girl's active imagination
Level Q
Lorenzo's Secret Mission
Author: Rick & Lila Guzman
This exciting action-adventure for young adults tells the story of the Spanish contribution to the American Revolution
Level S
Lorenzo and the Turncoat
Author: Rick & Lila Guzman
This exciting action-adventure for young adults continues the saga of the Spanish contribution to the American Revolution
Lorenzo's Revolutionary Quest
Author: Rick & Lila Guzman
This exciting action-adventure for young adults continues the story of the Spanish contribution to the American Revolution
The Orlando Cepeda Story
Author: Bruce Markusen
A sports biography following the hits and misses of a baseball Hall of Famer
Level T
Border Crossing
Author: Maria Cruz
An extraordinary find in her grandmother's room sets Cei on an odyssey of self discovery
My Father, The Angel of Death
Author: Ray Villareal
This fast-paced novel for young adults showcases the lives of professional wrestlers from behind the scenes
Trino's Time
Author: Diane Gonzales Bertrand
A young man learns that truly reaching adulthood takes perseverance and sacrifice
The Summer of El Pintor
Author: Ofelia Dumas Lachtman
An exciting mystery novel for young people about a mysterious man called El Pintor
Who's Buried in the Garden?
Author: Ray Villareal
This entartaining novel for young adults explores the ramifications of making bad decisions
Level U
Trino's Choice
Author: Diane Gonzales Bertrand
It's up to Trino to decide which choices will impress his friends and which choices are the best for Trino
Level V
A School Named for Someone Like Me / Una escuela con un nombre como el mio
Author: Diana Davila Martinez
Spanish Translator: Gabriella Baeza Ventura
A bilingual story of how hard work, dedication, and education are key elements in achieving your goals
The Truth About Las Mariposas
Author: Ofelia Demas Lachtman
An entertaining mystery novel for young adults
Level W
Alamo Wars
Author: Ray Villareal
This entertaining novel for young adults challenges readers to look at both sides of conflict
Level X
Sweet Fifteen
Author: Diane Gonzales Bertrand
A compelling coming-of-age novel unfolds against the backdrop of a traditional quinceañera celebration
Level Y
Chicken Foot Farm
Author: Anne Estevis
An affecting novel about a Mexican-American community in South Texas
The Throwaway Piece
Author: Jo Ann Yolanda Hernandez
A dramatic novel for young adults about a teenage girl forced to live with foster families
Level Z
Down Garrapata Road
Author: Anne Estevis
A medley of young voices bring to life a small Mexican-American community in South Texas during the 1940s and 1950s
