Every day after school, Adrian and Santiago spend time in a vacant lot. And although they have been friends since they were children, they are very different: Adrián usually gets into trouble, something Santiago has never done. The day Adrian finds an injured falcon he decides to help it heal. Taking care of the bird, learning all about it, and loving it is a life-changing experience for Adrian and makes him see how many wounds can be healed with attention and care.
Spanish Description: Todos los días, después de la escuela, Adrián y Santiago pasan tiempo en un terreno baldío. Y aunque han sido amigos desde pequeños, son muy distintos: Adrián suele meterse en problemas, algo que Santiago jamás ha hecho. El día que Adrián encuentra un halcón herido decide ayudarlo a sanar. Cuidar del pájaro, aprender todo sobre él y amarlo es una experiencia que cambia la vida de Adrián y le hace ver cuántas heridas se pueden sanar con atención y cuidado.
Author : Jairo Buitrago
Illustrator : Rafael Yockteng
Author Nationality : Peru
Type of Spanish : Authentic
Reading Grade Level: 2nd
Genre: Fiction
Theme: Adventure, Animals, Community, Friendship, Nature, Science, Social Emotional
