Clara and the Man With Books in his Window
by Maria Teresa Andruetto
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This is the story of my mother and her friend Juan, of how she discovered books and he the light of day. So begins Clara and the Man With Books in His Window. In this beautifully illustrated book, set in rural 1920s Argentina, Hans Christian Andersen Award-winning author María Teresa Andruetto shares the true story of how her mother, Clara, the daughter of a poor laundress, meets Juan, a wealthy and bookish recluse who never leaves his house because he is afraid society will not accept who show more he really is. A powerful tale about friendship and about the world available to us when we open a book, but also when we have the courage to be our true selves, Clara and the Man With Books in His Window was selected by the ALIJA and the Fundación Cuatro Gatos as the best book of the year. Now available for the first time in English, it is destined to transfix readers young and old. show lessTags
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Andruetto's text is served well by Trach's art: both aspects are richly layered.
And of course, this one will appeal to anyone who loves books.
Library copy
And of course, this one will appeal to anyone who loves books.
Library copy
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- Canonical title
- Clara and the Man With Books in his Window
- Original title
- Clara y el hombre en la ventana
- Original publication date
- 2018
- People/Characters*
- Clara
- Important places*
- Argentinien
- Dedication*
- Diese Geschichte erzählt, wie meine Mutter die Welt der Bücher und ihr Freund Juan das Tageslicht entdeckte.
- First words*
- "Bring die Wäsche dem Señor im grossen Haus."
- Last words*
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Courage! Courage!
- Original language*
- Argentinisches Spanisch
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- Languages
- English, German, Italian, Spanish
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 4
