Un Barrilete / A Kite for the Day of the Dead

Written by Elisa Amado

Can Juan honor his grandfather by flying the giant kite alone?

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32 pages· 570L

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Bookroo's summary

In Santiago Sacatepéquez, the sky fills with vibrant kites on the Day of the Dead. Juan faces a daunting task: crafting the massive kite without his late grandfather's guidance. As he gathers materials and enlists his brothers' help, will he uphold the cherished tradition? Discover the heartwarming journey of family, memory, and resilience in a village where the sky becomes a canvas of remembrance.

From the publisher

In Guatemala, there is a village called Santiago Sacatepéquez. It is a very small but famous place because once a year, on the day of the Day of the Dead, the people of Santiago fly some of the biggest kites in the world. As large as seven meters (twenty-three feet) wide, they fill the sky over the cemetery with brilliant colors. Juan and his brothers always helped their grandfather build the kite for the Day of the Dead. But their grandfather has recently died, and the boys must carry on the tradition on their own. This beautifully photographed book shows us the village of Santiago and tells us Juan’s story as he gathers the materials, builds the kite and, finally, flies it with this help of his friends.

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