by Isabel-Clara Simó · Elkar · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788483314111
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«Joel» is the novel by Isabel-Clara Simó, translated from Catalan by Iñaki Ugarteburu Gastañares, published by Elkar in paperback (184 pages, in Basque).
The novel begins when Joel loses his mother and his dog on the same day. From there, the protagonist tells how he faces a long illness, the loneliness it causes him, and the contradictions of love. It avoids the clichés of young adult literature and opts for a direct and sincere narrative, told by Joel himself.
Volume 69 of Elkar's Branka collection. First edition in Basque, published in 1999, with translation by Iñaki Ugarteburu Gastañares.
A reading aimed at young adult and adult audiences, suitable for ages 12 and up, and of interest to readers of novels in Basque.
Isabel-Clara Simó i Monllor was a Spanish journalist and writer. She is considered one of the most important writers in the Catalan language.
