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Shadow of a Bull


School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

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No. of pages 160

Published: 2012

Great for age 7-13 years

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"Shadow of a Bull" by Alvin Smith follows the life of a young boy named Manolo who is burdened by the legacy of his father, a legendary bullfighter. Set in Spain, the story explores themes of identity, courage, and the pressure of familial expectations. As Manolo grapples with his father's shadow, he struggles to find his own path, torn between the allure of bullfighting and his aversion to the violence and risk involved. Through his journey, he learns about inner strength, the meaning of true bravery, and ultimately, the importance of choosing his own destiny. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers .

Maia Wojciechowska (1927-2002) was born in Warsaw and attended school in Poland, France, and England before coming to America in 1942. She worked as an undercover detective, a motorcycle racer, a translator for Radio Free Europe, and a bullfighter before turning to writing. She won the Newbery Medal for her book Shadow of a Bull.