Fonchito and the Moon

Fonchito is a little boy with his heart set on winning the affection of his classmate Nereida. She is beautiful, and all he hopes for is her permission to kiss her on the cheek. But she is shy and agrees under only one condition: that Fonchito bring the moon to her. Bring her the moon? What is Fonchito to do? And in that moment his love inspires him to find a way to do the impossible.

This first children's book by Mario Vargas Llosa, one of the world's greatest writers, is an enchanting story about the magic in discovering how high you can reach for those you love, even if they ask for the moon.

About the author

MARIO VARGAS LLOSA was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010 in recognition of his contribution as one of the most important voices in contemporary literature. Born in Arequipa, Peru, he received his doctorate in philosophy and letters in Madrid; after many years abroad, he made Spain's capital city his home and still resides there today. His novels include The Time of the Hero, The Feast of the Goat, and Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter. Fonchito and the Moon is his first children's book.

Product details

• Authors: Mario Vargas Llosa
• Assisted by: Marta Chicote Juiz (Illustration)
• Publisher: Kales Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2022
• EAN: 9798985955804
• ISBN: 979-8-9859558-0-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 262 mm x 244 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 431 g
• Subject: Children's and young people's books