Bøger af Ernesto Patino

"Jake's Day by the Lake" is a delightful, easy-to-read story perfect for beginning readers. The story follows Jake, a young boy who loves to wake up early and bake cakes. His day by the lake is full of adventures - watching a drake, raking leaves, even finding a snake! The simple, repetitive sentences, focusing on the "ake" sound, help children practice their phonics skills while they enjoy Jake's day by the lake. This charming tale encourages young readers to appreciate the simple joys of nature and the excitement of everyday adventures.

Discover the delightful tale of Pat, the cat, the bat, and the rat in this charming early reader's book designed to engage and educate. The story focuses on simple, one-syllable words that end with 'at,' providing an engaging method for young readers to learn phonics and build their vocabulary.This story takes us on a fun journey with a kind man named Pat, a friendly cat, a curious bat, and a playful rat, who spend their day together. Their simple yet engaging activities will capture children's imagination, making learning an enjoyable experience. From Pat's hat to the cat sitting on the mat, children will be able to relate to the everyday scenarios and learn new words in the process.

When three former cops commit suicide, private investigator Alec Santana knows it not a coincidence. An ex-cop inexplicably commits suicide in Miami, and his widow turns to her husband's best friend, Alec Santana, for assistance. Soon after, two more ex-cops commit suicide. After talking to one of the widows, Santana discovers they all had a single event in common: they responded to a Christmas Eve fire almost fifteen years ago. Threatening letters turn up, prompting Alec to dig deeper into events from the past. He knows he's on the right track but things turn dangerous as someone tries to run him off the road. The police refuse to help, insisting there's no connection between the suicides and recent accidents. Alec hits one dead end after another in his search for suspects and he nearly gives up, until he uncovers a shocking secret...

Some family history is too dangerous to be revealed. Sarah Baker's search for the truth about her adoption uncovered a tangled web of deadly secrets. A phone call from a blackmailer turned Sarah's life upside down. The man claimed to know the circumstances of her illegal adoption thirty years ago. He also revealed some shocking facts about her real parents. Rather than have the blackmailer go public with the information and risk her husband's career, she agreed to a one-time payoff. Their situation was far from resolved, and doubts about her heritage put a strain on their once ideal marriage. Sarah still didn't have verification of the truth. She needed more details. Were there any brothers or sisters, or other family members nearby? Had the same blackmailer approached them too? Hiring a Private Investigator seemed the only option, but it meant opening a Pandora's box. Sarah needed confirmation and closure, and was willing to take the risk. Ex FBI investigator turned P.I. Joe Coopersmith was up to the task, but working on a thirty-year-old mystery wouldn't be easy. Joe didn't realize it might also turn deadly...

As a result of a chance encounter with a Holocaust survivor on vacation in Mexico City, young attorney Antonio de la Vega learns that his natural father is a former SS officer who committed heinous crimes against the Jews during World War II. Obsessed with the idea of meeting his father, Antonio embarks on a search that takes him from Mexico to the United States and ultimately to South America, meeting ageing ex-Nazis, vengeful Jews, and an alluring young woman who has been assigned to watch his every move. Meanwhile, Antonio's semi-recluse mother is suddenly faced with the possibility that the man she once loved may soon reappear...

Miss Williams asked her students to think about what they wanted to be when they grew up. Their assignment is to put their ideas down on paper and share with their fellow students. Rudy took the assignment very seriously. He wanted to be just like his father.