by María Gripe · S.M. Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788434832220
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«Hugo» is the children's novel by María Gripe, published by S.M. Editorial in paperback (122 pages, in Spanish).
Hugo is, like Josefin, a somewhat different child, but strong and self-assured. When Josefin is mocked, Hugo defends her and becomes her best friend. A story about fear, courage and friendship that has become a classic of children's literature.
Third installment of the «Hugo y Josefin» series, in the «El Barco de Vapor» collection (13th edition). Edition published in 1991. Winner of the Expressens Heffaklump prize in 1966.
Suitable for children and young adults; reader reviews recommend it for children around 8 years old.
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.
