Lending a Helping Hand to Your Neighbors
The extraordinary true story of Albeiro Vargas, a Colombian boy famous for his magnificent humanitarian work.
When Albeiro starts befriending his elderly neighbors, he finds out that they are in desperate need of help. Albeiro recruits a group of children to help him take care of them. His dedication to protecting the elderly grows over the years. Each chapter of this story shows Alberio’s achievements throughout his childhood. His life is a lesson in humanity and perseverance.
Level 2
Unique Words: 290
Total Words: 2,980
Tense(s): past
Glossary: yes
©2020. Spanish. Level 2. Middle school, high school. 5 x 7 inches. Softcover, 56 pages.
About the Author
Verónica Moscoso is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and journalist. In 2011, she earned a master’s degree from the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Her background as a language teacher together with her storytelling skills make her an extraordinary author for language learning books.

