Miguel Must Fight!

Written by Jamie Ofelia · Illustrated by Sara Palacios

A young artist must choose between fighting a dragon or using his creativity to save his village.

4.0 Goodreads · 167 ratings

40 pages· 594 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~440L

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Bookroo's summary

In a village threatened by a fearsome dragon, young Miguel faces a dilemma. Born into a family of sword fighters, he prefers the art of drawing over combat. As El Dragón looms, Miguel must decide whether to join his family in battle or use his artistic talents to find a peaceful solution. Can his creativity triumph over tradition and danger? This tale of courage and self-discovery challenges the notion that the pen—or pencil—might indeed be mightier than the sword.

From the publisher

★ “A thrilling mini-adventure” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “A positive message of creativity over warfare” –Shelf Awareness, starred review In this charming Spanish language story, a young artist in a family of sword fighters will put his passions to the test when a dragon attacks the village. Miguel was like a paintbrush in a family of steely swords … All his life, Miguel’s familia told him he must fight! But his family’s art of sword fighting never captivated him as much as the sway of his colored pencils did. When his village is threatened by El Dragón, Miguel must make a choice: will he stand with his familia and fight, or can he prove that the pencil is mightier than the sword? With vibrant illustrations from award-winning artist Sara Palacios, this charming story of family tradition and self-discovery will inspire young readers to always follow their passions.

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