Description
SAUDADE
Book Summary
An emotional graphic novel that explores the healing power of nature and family bonds. When a father and his two children find an injured deer on the side of the road, they decide to take it home and care for it, integrating it as one more member of the family. However, the arrival of the grandmother, who opposes living with a wild animal, triggers tensions that bring to light the traumas of a recent bereavement. This work combines sensitivity and conflict to offer a reflection on loss, empathy, and the difficult process of letting go.
What is it about?
The story begins with a family trip that is interrupted by the discovery of an injured deer. The father and his two children decide to rescue it and care for it in their home, where the animal becomes a symbol of connection and tenderness. Cohabitation becomes complicated with the arrival of the grandmother, who rejects the deer's presence, considering it a danger. This family conflict intensifies as memories of a recent loss that everyone carries inside emerge. As the deer recovers and longs to return to the forest, the characters must face their own fears and emotions to find a balance between love and the need to let go.
Main Themes
- Grief and overcoming loss within the family unit.
- The relationship between humans and animals as a path to emotional healing.
- Generational conflicts and differences in the perception of nature.
- The process of letting go and accepting change.
- Child resilience in the face of difficult situations.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at young readers and adults who enjoy graphic novels with emotional weight and thematic depth. It is ideal for those seeking stories that address grief, family, and the relationship with animals from a sensitive and visually appealing perspective. It is also recommended for reading mediators, educators, and parents interested in addressing complex topics such as loss and empathy with children and adolescents.
What this book offers
- A visual reading experience that combines narrative art and authentic emotions.
- Tools for facilitating conversations about grief and resilience with young people.
- A reflection on respect for animals and nature.
- An honest portrait of family tensions and the importance of communication.
- A moving story that invites introspection and empathy.
Technical Specifications
- Author: GARABELI, MELISSA; WILLIAM, PHELLIP
- Publisher: DIBBUKS
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Graphic novels, children's and young adult fiction and true stories, stories about family and home, stories about animals, comics and graphic novels, true stories
- Collection: CHILDREN'S
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2022
- Number of pages: 120
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial Review
SAUDADE is a graphic novel that stands out for its ability to address grief and healing through a simple story loaded with symbolism. The visual narrative, combined with a realistic family conflict, manages to convey complex emotions without falling into excessive sentimentality. The work is especially interesting for young readers looking for stories that reflect their own experiences of loss and change, as well as for adults who appreciate a mature and restrained graphic approach. It is a highly recommended proposal within the children's and young adult catalog due to its balance between entertainment and thematic depth.