Neftali finds beauty and wonder everywhere: in the oily colors of mud puddles; a lost glove, sailing on the wind; the music of birds and language. He loves to collect treasures, daydream, and write--pastimes his authoritarian father thinks are for fools. Against all odds, Neftali prevails against his father's cruelty and his own crippling shyness to become one of the most widely read poets in the world, Pablo Neruda. This moving story about the birth of an artist is also a celebration of childhood, imagination, & the strength of the creative spirit. Sure to inspire young writers & artists.
Neftali finds beauty and wonder everywhere: in the oily colors of mud puddles; a lost glove, sailing on the wind; the music of birds and language. He loves to collect treasures, daydream, and write--pastimes his authoritarian father thinks are for fools. Against all odds, Neftali prevails against his father's cruelty and his own crippling shyness to become one of the most widely read poets in the world, Pablo Neruda. This moving story about the birth of an artist is also a celebration of childhood, imagination, & the strength of the creative spirit. Sure to inspire young writers & artists.
El Sonador (The Dreamer)
368
El Sonador (The Dreamer)
368Paperback
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780545176002 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Scholastic, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 04/01/2010 |
| Pages: | 368 |
| Sales rank: | 28,685 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.38(w) x 7.54(h) x 0.73(d) |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Age Range: | 9 - 12 Years |
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