This is a reading guide and exercises sheet to support Spanish language learners in their reading of Elvira Lindo's "Manolito Gafotas". It includes methodological suggestions for the creation of an online reading group and a wiki. It can be supported with the viewing of the film based on the novel. Level: Advanced-Higher (B2-C1). This reading guide and exercises sheet is based on a similar activity currently offered to our students as part of their Spanish Language Autonomous Learning Portfolio. Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies of the University of Leeds.