Nosotros después de las doce

Gr 10 Up-Aurora lives in Valira, a town—legend tells—that was founded by a fairy queen who fell in love with a human man. Aurora's grandfather, the person she is closest to, is her companion, her friend, and the one person in her family who has always understood her. His belief in the magic of the town, and in the magic of his beloved carousel—whose horses are said to be able to help their riders with their hopes and dreams—has been passed on to her. The protagonist's friend Erin returns to the town after being gone for two years. The family is back in Valira only for the summer, but Erin's brother, Teo, is much changed. He has feelings for Aurora that she begins to return. When the teen realizes that her grandfather doesn't approve of their relationship, she finds that she must walk on her own this time. As the summer draws to a close, Aurora finally realizes what she wants in life and for her future. The characters—from Aurora to her family to her friends—are each unique and add humor and wisdom to the text. Written elegantly, this memorable Spanish-language novel is perfect for young adults who like a bit of fantasy with their romance, and it shows readers that it is important to look forward to what will happen after the fairy tale ends.