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£6.99
ISBN 97809551566-4-9
104 pages pbk
b/w ilustrations
Age range 10+
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LETTERS FROM ALAIN
Enrique Perez Diaz
Translated by Simon Breden Illustrated by Francisco Solé
Arturo, a 12-year-old boy lives on the island of Cuba. One day, his best friend Alain goes away with his family on a small boat, in search of a better life in America. But the sea can be a perilous place...
When Alain's dog returns mysteriously, the adults fear the worst. But Arturo begins to receive strange letters from his friend. What do they mean? And will his friend ever return?
'not a story of economic migrants but rather the loss and sadness felt by the family and friends that are left behind... sensitively handled. '
- The School Librarian
'...this evocative and thought-provoking story is to be enjoyed by adults and children alike.'
- CubaSi
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