by Verónica Moscoso

Daniel is a 16-year old American boy who wants to enter a photography contest. He travels to Ecuador, where he visits his uncle's family and also explores this diverse and intriguing country. On a day trip he meets Carmen, a girl with exceptional eyes. He wants to find Carmen again because he thinks he can win the contest with a picture of her. But he doesn't see her again until one day... Daniel frequently expresses his points of view about the cultural differences between the United States and the new country that he is discovering.

The Eyes of Carmen is a short novella meant for English language learners. It is part of the very popular Blaine Ray Series. It was published in Spanish as Los ojos de Carmen and there is a french version Les Yeux de Carmen. Written in common everyday English, The Eyes of Carmen is accessible and engaging.

Intermediate Low

47 pages

7,500 total words

170 words/page

Past tense

Genre: Realistic adolescent