Como saliva en la arena

Synopsis of Como saliva en la arena

«Como saliva en la arena» is the young adult novel by Klaus Kordon, published by Santillana Educación, S.L. in paperback (416 pages, in Spanish).

Munli is thirteen when she leaves home to avoid marrying a much older, violent man, a union decided by her father. Her life becomes a constant flight from injustice and an effort to learn how to escape poverty. The novel follows her coming of age and reflects the social situation in India.

Part of Santillana's red series (+14). Translated by Rosa Pilar Blanco Santos. Winner of the German National Prize for Young Adult Literature.

Aimed at young readers aged 14 and up; used as reading in compulsory secondary education.