by Henning Mankell · Siruela · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788498415742
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«El secreto del fuego» is the young adult novel by Henning Mankell, published by Siruela in paperback (192 pages, in Spanish).
Sofia is twelve years old and lives in Mozambique, one of the poorest countries in the world. One night, while fleeing along a path between bushes, she steps on an anti-personnel mine; she survives and her life changes forever. Henning Mankell met her and they became friends, and this book tells her story.
Number 32 of Siruela's School Literature Collection, with a prologue by Carlos Díaz. Translation by Mayte Giménez and Pontus Sánchez.
Aimed at young readers aged 14 and up; also used as school reading with activities.
Henning Georg Mankell was a Swedish crime writer, children's author, and dramatist, best known for a series of mystery novels starring his most noted creation, Inspector Kurt Wallander. He also wrote a number of plays and screenplays for television.
