Furia (Spanish Edition)
Furia by Yamile Saied is a Spanish edition published by National Geographic Books on October 18, 2022. This 416-page novel follows Camila Hassan, a young girl living in Rosario, Argentina, who navigates the challenges of family expectations and her passion for soccer. As she balances her roles as a dutiful daughter and the fierce athlete known as La Furia, Camila faces societal barriers that question her right to pursue her dreams in a male-dominated sport.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the pursuit of passion against the backdrop of contemporary Argentine life. As Camila’s soccer team qualifies for the South American tournament, she confronts her ambitions and the complexities of rekindled feelings for her childhood love, Diego, who has become a star in Italy. Furia presents a compelling journey of self-discovery and resilience, resonating with anyone who has ever faced obstacles in the pursuit of their dreams.
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Ganadora de la medalla Pura Belpré 2021 para autores jóvenes.
Yo era la Furia, después de todo. Sería la elegida para romper el círculo.
En Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan tiene una doble vida. En casa es una hija atenta y en la cancha es la imparable Furia. Cuando su equipo califica para el torneo Sudamericano, sabrá cuán lejos puede llegar. El camino es difícil. Camila deberá enfrentarse a un mundo que no está preparado para chicas como ella, pero La Furia no puede ser negada.
Furia es una conmovedora historia sobre la familia, la identidad, el primer amor y, por supuesto, el fútbol. Resonará en cualquier muchacha a quien alguna vez le han dicho que no puede y no haya parado hasta conseguirlo.
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A powerful contemporary YA for fans of The Poet X and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter set in Argentina, about a rising soccer star whomust put everything on the line —even her blooming love story— to follow her dreams.
In Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan lives a double life.
At home, she is a careful daughter, living within her mother’s narrow expectations, in herrising-soccer-star brother’s shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-temperedfather.
On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her team qualifies forthe South American tournament, Camila gets the chance to see just how far those talentscan take her. In her wildest dreams, she’d get an athletic scholarship to a North Americanuniversity.
But the path ahead isn’t easy. Her parents don’t know about her passion. They wouldn’t allow a girl to play fútbol—and she needs their permission to go any farther. And the boy she once loved is back in town. Since he left, Diego has become an international star, playing in Italy for the renowned team Juventus. Camila doesn’t have time to be distracted by her feelings for him. Things aren’t the same as when he left: she has herown passions and ambitions now, and La Furia cannot be denied. As her life becomesmore complicated, Camila is forced to face her secrets and make her way in a world with no place for the dreams and ambition of a girl like her.
Filled with authentic details and the textures of day-to-day life in Argentina, heart-soaringromance, and breathless action on the pitch, Furia is the story of a girl’s journey to make her life her own.
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