El país de Juan (Juan’s Country)
Novel. Illustrated by Gabriel Hernández
Editorial Anaya, Madrid, 2003. 5th edition, 2007. 32 pages.
10 years +
In order to escape from misery, Juan’s parents decide to leave the countryside and migrate to the city. They will not sell cattle any more, but will collect cardboard and newspapers instead in Villa Cartón (Cardboard City). Life there will prove to be difficult. However the day Juan’s and Anarina’s lives cross, the future will start brightening up and they will both play a main role in it.
Editorial Anaya, Madrid, 2003. 5th edition, 2007. 32 pages.
10 years +
In order to escape from misery, Juan’s parents decide to leave the countryside and migrate to the city. They will not sell cattle any more, but will collect cardboard and newspapers instead in Villa Cartón (Cardboard City). Life there will prove to be difficult. However the day Juan’s and Anarina’s lives cross, the future will start brightening up and they will both play a main role in it.
Prizes and honours
Selected by the Secretariat of Public Education, Ministry of Culture and Education of Mexico, 2006
Published bay: Spanish worldwide Anaya
Agencia Literaria CBQ