Caminar
Caminar by Skila Brown is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on August 23, 2016. This 208-page book is presented in English and offers a lyrical narrative set in 1981 Guatemala, focusing on the journey of a young boy named Carlos. As the threat of war looms over his village, Carlos grapples with the expectations of manhood and the harsh realities of conflict, all while navigating the complexities of family and survival.
In this novel written in verse, readers will find a poignant exploration of courage and identity against the backdrop of Guatemala’s civil war. Carlos’s experiences, from the arrival of soldiers to the harrowing decisions he must make, reflect the struggles faced by many during this tumultuous period. The story delves into themes of loss and resilience, as Carlos embarks on a quest to protect his loved ones and ultimately discover his true self.
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Set in 1981 Guatemala, a lyrical debut novel tells the powerful tale of a boy who must decide what it means to be a man during a time of war.
Carlos knows that when the soldiers arrive with warnings about the Communist rebels, it is time to be a man and defend the village, keep everyone safe. But Mama tells him not yet — he’s still her quiet moonfaced boy. The soldiers laugh at the villagers, and before they move on, a neighbor is found dangling from a tree, a sign on his neck: Communist. Mama tells Carlos to run and hide, then try to find her. . . . Numb and alone, he must join a band of guerillas as they trek to the top of the mountain where Carlos’s abuela lives. Will he be in time, and brave enough, to warn them about the soldiers? What will he do then? A novel in verse inspired by actual events during Guatemala’s civil war, Caminar is the moving story of a boy who loses nearly everything before discovering who he really is.
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