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Mi Lazarilla, Mi Capitán
Emotion and beauty, the profound love between a father and a daughter, and the ability to see beyond the visual limitations are all part of this book. The characters in this book demonstrate that living in darkness, or having a reduced field of vision don't have to stop you leading a full life: transforming the trip to school into an adventure where the city becomes a jungle full of scary creatures and fascinating sounds. "My Guide, My Captain" portrays the tenderness and admiration of a little girl for her father because they need each other to walk safely through an easier and more beautiful world. This text, combining dialogue with an introspective narrative, takes place in urban surroundings colonised by the wild animals created by María Girón. These creatures, both amusing and affectionate, inhabit the imagination of the book's main character and are the most adorable travelling companions.