Toro

By Andrew Avner

A cow defies tradition to chase her dream of running with the bulls.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 61 ratings

142 pages

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In the vibrant streets of Pamplona, Alicía, a spirited cow, dreams of joining the legendary running of the bulls. Tradition says no, but her heart says yes. As she embarks on this daring quest, Alicía must confront the boundaries of tradition and courage. Will she find the bravery to follow her dreams, or will the weight of expectation hold her back? Dive into a world where the impossible becomes possible, and discover if Alicía can redefine what it means to be noble and brave.

From the publisher

“A charming and engaging fantasy with characters readers will love and a strong positive message.” -Kirkus ReviewsTORO - A story that evokes beloved films such as ‘Babe’ and ‘Ratatouille’Alicía Catalina Cortés is a fast and fiery Spanish cow who desperately wants to run with the bulls in Pamplona–but since she’s a cow, tradition forbids her to partake in the fiesta of San Fermín. Through her journey, Alicía learns that to be noble and brave, she must follow her dream and her heart, even if it means defying tradition.Toro is set in the colorful backdrop of Pamplona, Spain during the fiesta of San Fermín and the running of the bulls, famed as one of the most exhilarating, dangerous, and spectacular events around the world.

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