by Antonio Orlando Rodríguez · Panamericana Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789583030437
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«Hospital de piratas» is the children's book by Antonio Orlando Rodríguez, published by Panamericana Editorial in paperback (40 pages, in Spanish).
The pirate Toribio Trueno, nicknamed The Terrible, is feared across the Seven Seas for his bravery and fierceness. When he falls ill, his men take him to a hospital on a remote island, and there he discovers that even the fiercest pirate can feel vulnerable. The story combines humor and emotions in an adventure designed for the youngest readers.
The illustrations are by Esperanza Vallejo. Antonio Orlando Rodríguez is a winner of the Alfaguara Prize. Recommended reading age: 5 to 6 years.
For early readers interested in pirates and adventures, with humor and an approach to emotions and feelings.
Antonio Orlando Rodríguez is a Cuban writer, journalist and critic. Born in Havana, he studied journalism at the University of Havana. The author of numerous books for children and young adults, he also writes literary fiction for adults. He won the Alfaguara Prize for his 2008 novel Chiquita, based on the life of Espiridiona Cenda.
