Description
THE LOST CHILDREN OF LA CONCHA
Book Summary
A fun whim during the San Sebastián festivities turns an ordinary afternoon into an unforgettable adventure for a group of teenagers. Urko, Ainhoa, Malen, Denis, and Félix, driven by curiosity and the festive spirit, find themselves caught up in a plot that takes them from the iconic La Concha beach to the mysterious Santa Clara Island. There, camaraderie and imagination will be their best weapons to protect a treasure and face the unexpected. A story that combines the festive atmosphere of San Sebastián with the mystery of an island full of secrets.
What is it about?
The story kicks off in the heart of the San Sebastián festivities, the "Semana Grande." A group of friends—Urko, Ainhoa, Malen, Denis, and Félix—decide to experience the Pirate Landing celebration with an intensity they hadn't planned. What begins as a prank to get closer to the party ends with them aboard a "gabarrón," a traditional boat, which takes them directly to the island of Santa Clara. Once there, the usually quiet island reveals itself as a setting full of mysteries and challenges. The protagonists must use their wit, their ability to work as a team, and their courage to protect a treasure they discover, all while navigating unusual situations that will put their friendship and their way of reacting to the unknown to the test.
Main themes
- Adventure and mystery in a real setting: the exploration of Santa Clara Island and La Concha beach as backdrops for a plot involving treasure and secrets.
- Companionship and teamwork: how the group's unity is key to overcoming obstacles and protecting what they have found.
- Imagination and problem-solving: the teenagers' ability to devise creative solutions in the face of unforeseen and challenging situations.
- Festivities and tradition as the catalyst for adventure: the San Sebastián "Semana Grande" and the Pirate Landing as a backdrop that drives the action.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is especially recommended for young readers aged 10 and up who enjoy stories of adventure, mystery, and friendship. It is also ideal for those drawn to plots that take place in real settings with a strong component of tradition and popular festivals, such as the San Sebastián "Semana Grande."
What this book offers
- A fast-paced and entertaining read that fosters a love for adventure stories.
- A reflection on the value of friendship and collaboration in overcoming challenges.
- The discovery of a real and iconic setting, Santa Clara Island, from a playful and mysterious perspective.
- Stimulates the imagination and the ability to solve problems creatively.
Technical specifications
- Author: CALLEJA, SEVE
- Publisher: EL GALLO DE ORO
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ADVENTURE, ADVENTURE STORIES (CHILDREN'S/YOUNG ADULT)
- Collection: LA EDAD DE ORO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2020
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 146 g
Editorial Review
Seve Calleja crafts a classic and well-paced adventure, ideal for introducing young readers to the genre. Setting it in a recognizable and festive place like La Concha beach and Santa Clara Island adds an extra touch of realism and intimacy. It is a work that, without great pretensions, more than fulfills its objective: to offer an entertaining story, with values of friendship and perseverance, that maintains interest from beginning to end.