Description
Un hijo by Alejandro Palomas is an engaging and heartfelt novel suitable for young readers. The story is told from multiple perspectives, one of which belongs to nine-year-old Guillermo, a cheerful yet introverted boy who struggles to connect with other children. His only friend is Nazia, a Pakistani girl. Despite being a boy, Guillermo dreams of becoming like Mary Poppins in the future, a wish that, along with his sensitivity and reserved nature, worries Ms. Sonia. The novel explores themes of childhood, identity, and the tender, often complicated emotions that shape young lives.