José Mauro de Vasconcelos was a master at capturing complex human emotions and life experiences. His writing draws from deep personal experiences, exploring themes of childhood, resilience, and sudden life changes with profound empathy. Vasconcelos was known for his unconventional creative process, meticulously immersing himself in the settings of his stories to vividly portray his characters and their worlds. His literary legacy lies in his raw honesty and his ability to resonate with readers on a deeply human level.
Zezé is Brazil's naughiest and most loveable boy, his talent for mischief matched only by his great kindness. When he grows up he wants to be a 'poet with a bow-tie' but for now he entertains himself playing pranks on the residents of his family's poor Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood and inventing friends to play with. That is, until he meets a real friend and his life begins to change