In a land of rain and red soil, a young girl named Pendo dares to dream beyond her village. From frog jars to debate trophies, from heartbreak to hope, The Girl Who Wanted to Fly / La Niña que Quería Volar traces one girl's journey through childhood, identity, and resilience across languages, landscapes, and expectations. Told in lyrical bilingual text, this coming-of-age story by Kenyan-born, Spain-based author Brenda Bonuke Bogonko invites readers into Pendo's world of small joys and quiet courage. With warmth, humor, and honesty, Brenda crafts a tender portrait of a girl learning not just to rise but to fly. Perfect for ages 9+, this bilingual chapter book is ideal for classrooms, family reading, and anyone who's ever wondered if they were meant for more.
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Produkt-Hinweis
Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 6 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
979-8-218-74100-6 (9798218741006)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Brenda Bonuke Bogonko is a Kenyan-born, Spain-based writer, educator, and poet. Her storytelling weaves together threads of migration, memory, and imagination, often centering the inner lives of young people navigating questions of identity and belonging. A passionate advocate for multilingual and cross-cultural storytelling, Brenda brings her global perspective and deep empathy to every page. The Girl Who Wanted to Fly is her debut bilingual children's novel.
