The moving tale of a child coming to terms with the realities of emigration in a troubled society. Award-winning Cuban-born writer Enrique Perez Diaz creates another contemporary novel for teenage readers steeped in the burning issues of today’s world.
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Born in Havana, Cuba. Winner of many awards for his short stories and novels for children: The Golden Age, New Pines, Ismaelillo, finalist in EDEBE and awarded with the 'White Rose' of the UNEAC Children's Literature section. His work is steeped in today's world and deals with burning issues, in a magical realist style.
"...this evocative and thought-provoking story is to be enjoyed by adults and children alike." Cuba Si '... not a story of economic migrants but rather the loss and sadness felt by the family and friends that are left behind...' The School Librarian
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