by María Gripe · SM · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788434818491
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«Hugo» is a children's novel by María Gripe, published by SM in paperback (144 pages, in Spanish).
The book portrays the friendship between Hugo and Josefina. Hugo, like Josefina, is a different child, but strong and independent; when she is mocked, he defends her and becomes her best friend. A story about fear, courage and deep friendship, considered a modern classic.
It is the third volume in the «Hugo och Josefin» series and an independent sequel to «Josefin». Translated by Guillermo Solana. Originally published in 1966, it won the Expressens Heffaklump prize.
For young readers aged 9 and up who enjoy stories of friendship and bravery.
Maria Gripe, born Maja Stina Walter, was a Swedish author of books for children and young adults, which were often written in magical and mystical tone. She has written almost forty books, with many of her characters presented in short series of three or four books. For her lasting contribution to children's literature, she received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Writing in 1974.
