by Carmen Martín Gaite · Siruela · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788410183209
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Dive into the enchanting story of Sara Allen, a ten-year-old girl living in Brooklyn, New York, who dreams of visiting Manhattan to bring a strawberry pie to her eccentric grandmother, a former music-hall singer. In this modern adaptation of the classic tale, the big bad wolf transforms into Mr. Woolf, a millionaire pastry chef who resides in a cake-shaped skyscraper near Central Park. The magic of the story lies in Miss Lunatic, a mysterious beggar who lives hidden in the Statue of Liberty and emerges at night to help those who suffer, offering an elixir against fear. Carmen Martín Gaite masterfully recreates this story about growing up, courage, and the dangers we face as we enter adulthood.
Carmen Martín Gaite was a Spanish author who wrote many novels, short stories, screenplays, and essays across multiple genres. Her work has received significant recognition: in 1957, she was awarded the Premio Nadal for Entre visillos; in 1988 she won the Prince of Asturias Award;in 1992 she received the Premio Castilla y León de las Letras, and she also was awarded the Premio Acebo de Honor for her life's work.
