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Castillo de la Lectura
Size: 5.1 x 7.7 in
Pages: 128
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 978-607-621-629-3
AUTHOR:
WINNER OF THE ASTRID LINDGREN
MEMORIAL AWARD AND NOMINATED
FOR THE HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN
AWARD
THEMES:
Conflicts, Family Relationships,
Growing Up
An emotional story about the discovery
of reality and its acceptance during
adolescence.
OUTLINE:
Poleke is about to leave elementary school and some aspects
of her life have begun to change. She’s curious about kissing her
boyfriend, feels jealous of her friend Caro and knows that her
father has serious drug problems. However, in the face of so
many changes and concerns, Poleke finds refuge in poetry and
in her little calf. She knows that with a smile it’s always possible
to confront the difficulties in life.
AUTHOR PROFILE:
Guus Kuijer
was a professor for six years, but since 1973, after
publishing his first book, he has dedicated himself to writing
full time. His work has won several awards, including the
Astrid Lindren Memorial Award, and has been nominated for
the Hans Christian Andersen. Ediciones Castillo has also published
El libro de todas las cosas
y
Florián
.
ILLUSTRATOR PROFILE:
Agata Raczynska
studied art history at the University of Warsaw
and has lived in Mexico for several years. She also illustrated
Lobo
a la vista y otras fábulas de Esopo
published by Ediciones Castillo.
6+
POLEKE.
¡VIVIR ES SONREÍR!
POLEKE. TO LIVE. TO SMILE
GRADES
8 AND UP