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Los hermanos Corazón de León

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Los hermanos Corazón de León, de Astrid Lindgren y Kókinos, con ilustraciones de Noemí Villamuza, es la historia del pequeño Karl, que sabe que va a morir pronto. Su hermano mayor Jonatan le habla entonces de Nanguiyalá, un país adonde llega uno después de morir. Un viaje épico entre hermanos por un mundo de leyenda y fantástica aventura, atravesado por la profunda ternura y valentía que caracterizan a Lindgren. Una novela bilingüe indispensable de la literatura sueca.

English Description:

Los hermanos Corazón de León by Astrid Lindgren and Kókinos, with illustrations by Noemí Villamuza, is the story of young Karl, who knows he is going to die soon. His older brother Jonatan then tells him about Nanguiyalá, a land you reach after death. An epic journey between brothers through a world of legend and fantastical adventure, shot through with the deep tenderness and bravery that characterize Lindgren. An essential bilingual novel of Swedish literature.

Publishing Details

Author : Astrid Lindgren

Illustrator : Noemí Villamuza

Author Nationality : Sweden

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 256

Size: 5 x 8.5 inches

Year Published: 2021

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 4th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fantasy

Teacher Comments: [2023] This book stands out for its unique blend of adventure and emotional depth, tackling complex themes often avoided in children's literature, like death and the struggle for freedom. | [2025] I really enjoyed reading this book. I am planning to read a section of it each day after recess as a way to regulate students' bodies before jumping back into work.