Shadow of a Bull - by Maia Wojciechowska (Paperback)

About the Book

This 1965 Newbery Medal-winning novel was one of the first ten titles published by Aladdin Paperbacks in 1972. In celebration of Aladdin's 35th anniversary, this classic novel is repackaged for a new generation of readers.

Book Synopsis

Manolo was only three when his father, the great bullfighter Juan Olivar, died. But Juan is never far from Manolo's consciousness -- how could he be, with the entire town of Arcangel waiting for the day Manolo will fulfill his father's legacy?

But Manolo has a secret he dares to share with no one -- he is a coward, without afición, the love of the sport that enables a bullfighter to rise above his fear and face a raging bull. As the day when he must enter the ring approaches, Manolo finds himself questioning which requires more courage: to follow in his father's legendary footsteps or to pursue his own destiny?

Review Quotes

"It is hard to imagine a child...who would not be enthralled by this book."
-- New Yorker

"This book is a must.... Anyone who starts Shadow of a Bull will finish it in a single sitting."
-- New York Times