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Set in late '50s Havana, the story follows a poor young boy experiencing a poignant summer filled with superhero fantasies and the everyday adventures of childhood. He navigates friendships with neighborhood kids through laughter, fights, and deep conversations about religion and sex, while engaging in simple games like leapfrog. The narrative captures the essence of a lost childhood, presenting a vivid and authentic portrayal of youthful innocence and the struggles of growing up in a challenging environment.
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Leapfrog and Other Stories, Guillermo Rosale
- Language
- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Leapfrog and Other Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Guillermo Rosale
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9780811219419
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose
- Description
- Set in late '50s Havana, the story follows a poor young boy experiencing a poignant summer filled with superhero fantasies and the everyday adventures of childhood. He navigates friendships with neighborhood kids through laughter, fights, and deep conversations about religion and sex, while engaging in simple games like leapfrog. The narrative captures the essence of a lost childhood, presenting a vivid and authentic portrayal of youthful innocence and the struggles of growing up in a challenging environment.