What a sure fire way to light up the interest of a little reader in history! I know I'm nearing the end of this series and it makes me a little sad. I'm gonna miss Josefina and the Montoyas. I'm also going to find a grown up history on New Mexico. I'm more intrigued by this era than ever before. ( )

A Spanish translation of the original Curious George story.

In 1825 when Josefina trusts a trader in Santa Fe with an important deal, she makes a surprising discovery about this young American who leaves town without paying her.

Josefina and her sisters get to go to Santa Fe to trade their blankets when the American Wagon trains arrive. Her father meets an American scout Patrick O'Toole who catches all the girls' eye and makes a trade of his own. Josefina defies custom and heads out at night to make sure a misunderstanding doesn't ruin her family. More exciting than the previous stories. ( )

This story is a cute one and includes some of the differences concerning manners between Americans and Hispanics. Cute part of the story is when Josefina falls in love with the American trader.

Josefina and her father are about to make an important trade that will effect their Rancho to Patrick O'Toole, the American trader. Josefina decides that she like Patrick and trades something for herself but when Patrick leaves without paying, both Josefina and Papa think he is a cheater until Josefina finds a clue that saves the day.

I would use this in my class as to come up with a clue type of game based on the story and trade things with classmates. I think this might inspire a fun game and could also include things from a multicultural and historical background. ( )