Description
Martí and his grandfather's vacation
Book summary
A tender and imaginative story about the special bond between a boy and his grandfather. During summer vacation, Martí discovers that time in the countryside is much more than just long days: it is the perfect setting for extraordinary adventures thanks to a magic book passed down from generation to generation. A work that celebrates childhood creativity and the magic of sharing unforgettable family moments.
What is it about?
Summer has arrived and Martí can finally visit his grandfather in the country. There, with all the time in the world ahead of him, the boy sets out to live adventures that go far beyond reality: getting lost in the forest, exploring the river, hunting dinosaurs, meeting aliens, or facing mythological monsters. Everything is possible thanks to a magic book that has been passed down from grandparents to grandchildren, becoming a gateway to a world where imagination has no limits. Through these pages, the relationship between the grandfather and his grandson is strengthened, showing how family ties and tradition can turn any summer into an unforgettable adventure.
Main themes
- The intergenerational bond between grandparents and grandchildren
- Childhood imagination as a catalyst for adventure
- The transmission of family tradition through symbolic objects
- Summer in the countryside as a space for freedom and discovery
- The blend of reality and fantasy in children's play
Who is it recommended for?
This book is ideal for boys and girls aged 6 and up who enjoy adventure and fantasy stories. It is also perfect for parents and grandparents who want to share an emotional reading experience with the little ones, and for any reader who values narratives that celebrate imagination and family bonds.
What this book offers
- Encourages creativity and imagination through fantastic adventures
- Strengthens understanding of family ties and the importance of tradition
- Offers an entertaining and visually attractive reading experience thanks to its comic format
- Provides a model of a positive relationship between a grandfather and his grandson
- Stimulates a love for reading with a short and dynamic story of only 50 pages
Technical specifications
- Author: BROCAL, MARC
- Publisher: Bang ediciones
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Comics and graphic novels
- Collection: CATALAN
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2014
- Number of pages: 50
- Weight: 182 g
Editorial review
A charming proposal in children's comics in Catalan, which successfully combines the everyday nature of summer vacation with boundless fantasy. Marc Brocal constructs a simple yet moving story, where the magic book acts as a catalyst for the child's imagination. Ideal for early readers looking for short and visually attractive adventures, and for adults who want to share a family reading moment that highlights tradition and emotional bonds.