by Joaquim Carbó i Masllorens · CRUÏLLA · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788466140164
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«El cant de l'esparver» is the young adult novel by Joaquim Carbó i Masllorens, published by Cruïlla in paperback (160 pages, in Catalan).
Grandfather Ton writes to his granddaughter Alba to tell her how he lived through the Spanish Civil War as a child. Abandoned and without resources, he finds refuge at the Barcelona Zoo and befriends Quim de les Bèsties and other children, in a story about solidarity and historical awareness.
The novel is number 81 in the El Vaixell de Vapor collection (Red series), with illustrations by José María Lavarello. It was a candidate for the Protagonist Jove Award in the 12-13 age category.
Recommended reading from age 12, for young people interested in realistic historical novels about war, peace and memory.
