by Joaquim Carbó i Masllorens · CRUÏLLA · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788482863818
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«El cant de l’esparver» is the children's novel by Joaquim Carbó i Masllorens, published by Cruïlla in paperback (160 pages, in Catalan).
Grandfather Ton writes to his granddaughter Alba after attending a peace march to tell her about his childhood during the civil war. Alone and without resources, Grandfather Ton ends up at the Barcelona Zoo, where he meets Quim de les Bèsties. One night, Grandfather Ton discovers three children stealing food out of hunger and helps them.
Volume 81 of the El Barco de Vapor Roja collection. Includes illustrations by José María Lavarello. Candidate for the Premi Protagonista Jove in 1999.
For young readers aged 12 and over interested in Spain's recent history and in stories with animals and solidarity.
