El Valle de Los Cocuyos - Softcover

Diaz, Gloria Cecilia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8434819392 ISBN 13: 9788434819399

Publisher: Ediciones Sm, 1996

Synopsis

Jeronimo lives in the fantastic Valley of the Fireflys, where he must help his friend recover two magical birds that were taken from him by a volano spirit, in this work of magical realism for young readers.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-6. This award-winning title by a prominent Colombian author is now available here. It is a fascinating story of 10-year-old Jeronimo, who lives in the valley of fireflies. His world is like no other, filled with fantastical creatures such as huge turtles that carry the archives of history on their backs and a great falcon that warns birds and people of the coming evil volcano spirit. Other characters include an old bird dealer who is invisible during the day. All of these magical creatures personify values of the world extending beyond good and evil. The plot focuses on Jeronimo and the bird dealer's journey to the volcano and the extraordinary rescue of two magical birds once taken by the dark volcano spirit. Unexpectedly, Jeronimo's courage is rewarded when he finds his long-lost mother. This engaging, lyrically written novel is enhanced throughout by black-and-white drawings. Sure to attract fans of fantasy and magical realism.?Ruth Dlugos, NYPL
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About this edition

• Publisher: Ediciones Sm
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 8434819392
• ISBN 13: 9788434819399
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 123
• Illustrator: Melendez Francisco