An inspiring story of one child’s courage and ability to overcome obstacles, this novel illustrates the journey of Diko, a young boy from Cameroon who dreams of another life. Driven by the harsh nature of his daily routine, Diko decides to tear down the barriers that separate his region from the North and embark on a risky adventure to make it to Europe. Rich, realistic characters and fervent descriptions of the landscape introduce young readers to a new culture its traditions, its joys, and its hardships.
Una historia inspiradora de la lucha y la superación de un chico, esta novela ilustra el viaje de Diko, un joven de Camerún que sueña con otra vida. Impulsado por la crudeza de su vida cotidiana, Diko decide derribar las barreras que lo separan del norte y embarcarse en la aventura arriesgada de llegar a Europa. Personajes ricos y realistas y descripciones apasionadas del paisaje les presentan a los jóvenes lectores una cultura nueva sus tradiciones, sus alegrías y sus dificultades.
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María Carmen de la Bandera is a teacher and an award-winning author of books for children and young adults.
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Book Description Condition: New. Idioma/Language: Español. Diko is a Dowayo youth from Cameroon. Fascinated by dreams of paradise in Europe and spurred on by the harshness of his daily life, he decides to âburn downâ the barriers that separate himfromthe north and get in a boat to cross the Strait of Gibraltar. With a warmstyle, this youth shows us the wonders of Africa, as well as its extreme difficulties. *** Nota: Los envíos a España peninsular, Baleares y Canarias se realizan a través de mensajería urgente. No aceptamos pedidos con destino a Ceuta y Melilla. Seller Inventory # 2240395
Book Description Broschiert. Condition: New. 15a. ed. 145 x 210 mm. 161 p., Rústica con sobrecubierta. Sprache: Spanisch, NUEVO / NEU / NEW. Diko es un joven dowayo de Camerún que, fascinado por el paraíso europeo y empujado por la crudeza de su cotidiano vivir, se decide a «quemar» las barreras que lo separan del norte y a embarcarse en la arriesgada aventura de cruzar el Estrecho. Con un estilo cálido y próximo, este joven nos descubre los maravillosos secretos del continente africano, pero también su extrema dureza. ** 10% DESCUENTO/RABATT/DISCOUNT PRIMAVERA * 11,70 (reduced from 13,00) **. Seller Inventory # 505408
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Book Description Condition: Nuevo. Diko is a Dowayo youth from Cameroon. Fascinated by dreams of paradisein Europe and spurred on by the harshness of his daily life, he decides to ?burn down? the barriers that separate himfromthe north and get in a boat to cross the Strait of Gibraltar. With a warmstyle, this youth shows us the wonders of Africa, as well as its extreme difficulties. Seller Inventory # 7490020019
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. Titulo: África en el corazónAutor: de la Bandera, María CarmenI Idioma: Español ISBN13: 9788483431436Nos encontramos a su disposicion. Cualquier duda o consulta sera respondida a la brevedad. Seller Inventory # 215302 #A
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. Titulo: África en el corazónAutor: de la Bandera, María CarmenI Idioma: Español ISBN13: 9788483431436Nos encontramos a su disposicion. Cualquier duda o consulta sera respondida a la brevedad. Seller Inventory # 215302 #AZ
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