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Wounded falcons, words by Jairo Buitrago ; pictures by Rafael Yockteng ; translated by Elisa Amado

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Wounded falcons

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words by Jairo Buitrago ; pictures by Rafael Yockteng ; translated by Elisa Amado

"A story about the heart-opening effect that taking care of a wounded creature has on a wounded boy, from acclaimed picture-book creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng. Adrián is always in trouble, at school and at home, while Santiago gets along quite well. But they are friends. When Adrián finds a wounded bird in an abandoned lot in the midst of the city, things begin to change. Taking care of the bird, learning all about it, discovering that it is a falcon, loving it -- and accepting what this love means -- gives Adrián a chance to show others a glimpse of who he truly is. Santiago has always known that Adrián has a big heart, and his steadfast friendship is also the reason Adrián has a chance to heal."--, Provided by publisher

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