Description
Marieta 2. Naneta's Memories
Book Summary
In this second installment of the collection, the endearing Naneta recalls her childhood in the countryside, when everyone called her Marieta. At eight years old and with a lot of character, the little girl must adapt to rural life with her grandparents, learning chores such as milking or tending to the flock. After a summer of discoveries, the time comes to attend the village school, a new challenge she shares with her friends Blanquita, Juanito, and Jaime. An emotional story about growing up, family, and the memories that stay with us for a lifetime.
What is it about?
The work transports us to the protagonist's childhood, when at eight years old her mother takes her to live with Grandfather Emilio in the country. There, the city girl named Marieta must learn rural tasks from scratch: milking goats, wearing clogs, picking fruit, sewing, and watching the herd. Once the summer is over and she is settled into her new home, the next challenge is the village school. Waking up early, doing homework after farm chores, and feeling far from her parents are obstacles that Marieta faces with the help of her new friends. The story, told from the perspective of an elderly Naneta, highlights with affection and nostalgia how that time shaped her character and taught her fundamental lessons, including the occasional mischief like playing hooky.
Main themes
- Memory and nostalgia of childhood
- Rural life and agricultural traditions
- Adaptation to a new environment and overcoming challenges
- Family relationships between grandparents, aunt, and granddaughter
- Friendship and camaraderie in primary school
- Personal growth and learning responsibilities
- The transmission of memories between generations
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at child and young adult readers from 8 years old, especially those who enjoy stories about life in the countryside, family, and friendship. It is also ideal for adults looking for a nostalgic and emotional read about childhood, as well as for fans of graphic novels that address personal growth and memory. Because of its focus on adaptation and effort, it is very suitable for children who are facing changes or new school stages.
What this book provides
- An authentic and endearing vision of rural life and country traditions.
- Values such as responsibility, perseverance, and the importance of family.
- A narrative that connects generations, showing how childhood memories are always with us.
- A relatable and tender story that fosters empathy and understanding of other realities.
Technical specifications
- Author: Chevrier, Bruno
- Publisher: Dibbuks
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novels: literary and memoirs, History of Europe, Social groups, Rural communities, Age groups, Child and developmental psychology, Family psychology, Primary and middle schools, Role-playing games, War games and management games, Stories about family and home (children's/young adult), Comics and graphic novels
- Collection: MARIETA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2013
- Number of pages: 89
- Weight: 282 g
Editorial review
This second part of the series maintains the warm and reflective tone that characterizes Bruno Chevrier's work. The narrative, which alternates between Marieta's childlike gaze and the wisdom of the elderly Naneta, offers an enriching double perspective. The combination of everyday adventures, life lessons, and a detailed rural context makes it an enjoyable and educational read. Recommended for both young readers and adults who wish to rediscover the magic of childhood memories.