Wounded Falcons

Wounded Falcons book cover
WOUNDED FALCONS Words by JAIRO BUITRAGO Pictures by RAFAEL YOCKTENG Translated by Elisa Amado GROUNDWOOD BOOKS HOUSE OF ANANSI PRESS TORONTO BERKELEY
Wounded Falcons

Wounded Falcons

A story about the heart-opening effect that taking care of a wounded creature has on a wounded boy, from acclaimed picture-book creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng. Adrián is always in trouble, at school and at home, while Santiago gets along quite well. But they are friends. When Adrián finds a wounded bird in an abandoned lot in the midst of the city, things begin to change. Taking care of the bird, learning all about it, discovering that it is a falcon, loving it — and accepting what this love means — gives Adrián a chance to show others a glimpse of who he truly is. Santiago has always known that Adrián has a big heart, and his steadfast friendship is also the reason Adrián has a chance to heal.

About This Book

By: Jairo Buitrago, Elisa Amado
Illustrated by: Rafael Yockteng
Published by: Groundwood Books
3-6Age Range
3.6 AR
35Pages
FriendshipSubject
AD560LLexile
5-20 minsReading Time
MGuided Reading
MFountas & Pinnell
28DRA