New Spanish Titles - Autumn 2011 - M

“Mae West y Yo tackles the theme of death and mortality from an unusual perspective, showing how humour and imagination can help when facing adversity, whilst also presenting a gentle critique of the privileged lives of Spain’s upper-middle classes.” (Catherine Mansfield)

“A truly stunning work with a beautiful stillness to it, very few potential translation issues, and which deserves to be in as many languages as possible. “(Rosalind Harvey)

A detective story in the form of a pop-up! The case is going to be difficult: Maria, a four year old girl, has lost her box of treasures. Expert detective Conejo Guatson will help her to recover it by searching through all the rooms in the house with perseverance and a good measure of patience. At the end of the book there is a box for readers to assemble.

Rebecca looks at the new lights in her garden; her divorce and unexpected move are far behind her. She now knows (something she suspected before) that from now on she must learn what it means to be a woman without clear rules that define her.