by Mercè Company · EDICIONES SM · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788434819290
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«La historia de Ernesto» is a children's story by Mercè Company, published by Ediciones SM in paperback (64 pages, in Spanish).
The protagonist is six years old and was adopted. The narrative takes place on the day his family celebrates the anniversary of his arrival home: Ernesto asks them to tell him about the preparations and why his biological parents could not care for him. His parents answer him with the truth; this year, moreover, the celebration includes a very special gift.
It is number 13 of the El Barco de Vapor Blanca collection. The illustrations are by José María Lavarello. The work won the Children's Literature Prize of the Generalitat of Catalonia in 1985.
Recommended for early readers aged 6 to 7, especially useful for talking about adoption and family life.
Mercè Company i González is a Catalan writer in Spanish, Catalan and French languages. She is among the most prominent Catalan writers of fiction for children and young adults. She studied journalism and worked for several magazines and publishing companies. She has authored more than 170 books and her works have been presented on television, radio and theatrical stages. She has been recognized many times for her works in children's and youth literature.
