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Las cinco cuadras

$15.99
$15.99

Para Samanta, las cinco cuadras que separan su casa de la playa pueden ser mucho más largas de lo que parecen. Hoy es el día que decidió recorrerlas sola: acomoda la visera, confirma que las chancletas estén bien puestas, vacía y revisa la mochila tres veces. Gabriela Mirza narra desde adentro la experiencia de una niña en el espectro autista, con ilustraciones de Alicia Baladan que capturan cada detalle. Ganadora del Premio a las Letras Uruguay 2019.

English Description:

For Samanta, the five blocks between her home and the beach can be much longer than they look. Today is the day she decided to walk them alone: she adjusts her visor, confirms her sandals are on the right feet, and empties and checks her backpack three times. Uruguayan author Gabriela Mirza narrates from inside the experience of a girl on the autism spectrum, with Alicia Baladan's illustrations capturing every detail. Winner of the Premio a las Letras Uruguay 2019.

Publishing Details

Author : Gabriela Mirza

Illustrator : Alicia Baladan

Author Nationality : Uruguay

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Size: 8.5 x 10 inches

Year Published: 2021

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 1st

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction