If you teach Spanish (level 2/3) or are a learner looking for your first compelling chapter book, deserves a spot on your shelf.

Here’s a detailed long post about El escape cubano (the Spanish version of The Cuban Escape from the Puentes series or similar intermediate readers). I’ve written it as if for a blog, Facebook group for Spanish teachers, or a book review page. El escape cubano – A Must-Read Intermediate Spanish Novel for Engagement and Culture

“My Spanish 3 students begged to keep reading. One kid finished it in two nights.” “Not babyish. The plot actually has stakes.” “I cried at the end – and I’m a 45-year-old teacher.” Where to find it: Amazon (paperback/Kindle), Teacher’s Discovery, or Fluency Matters (now Wayside). Often part of a series, so if you like this one, look for El escape cubano 2 (or the sequel El regreso ).

📘 Has anyone else used this book? What activities worked for you? Drop your ideas below!