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Marinero en tierra firme

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Marinero en tierra firme, de Laia de Ahumada y Akiara Books, con ilustraciones de Gemma Capdevila, narra el primer verano de Jan en la montaña, solo con su abuela, tras haber viajado toda la vida en velero con sus padres. Tendrá que descubrir los secretos de la tierra, él que tan bien conoce los del mar. En su cuaderno de bitácora irá anotando descubrimientos que, sin darse cuenta, lo llevarán a dejar atrás la infancia. Una novela bilingüe breve y profunda inspirada en una historia real.

English Description:

Marinero en tierra firme by Laia de Ahumada and Akiara Books, with illustrations by Gemma Capdevila, narrates Jan's first summer in the mountains, alone with his grandmother, after having traveled his whole life on a sailboat with his parents. He must discover the secrets of the land, he who knows so well the secrets of the sea. In his logbook he will record discoveries that, without realizing it, will lead him to leave childhood behind. A brief and profound bilingual novel inspired by a true story.

Publishing Details

Author : Laia de Ahumada

Illustrator : Gemma Capdevila

Author Nationality : Spain

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 64

Size: 5 x 8 inches

Year Published: 2020

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 5th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Teacher Comments: [2023] Jan's primary challenge is adapting from the familiarity of his life at sea to the completely new experience of living on land, specifically in the mountains. I think this book is relatable to students and adults. | [2025] This book resinates with a lot of students right now. With all of the technology around us, this book reminds us the importance of enjoying nature.