LORO DE HAYDN, EL

Part of the Point of Encounter (Punto de Encuentro) series, this peculiar and highly interesting novel tells the story of how the daily existence of a quiet fishing town is suddenly altered by an exceptional event.
As it turns out, one summer morning, an old ship called the Stella Maris runs aground on the beach of the town of Zarautz. When this occurs, only three eyewitnesses are present: the town sacristan, the lady who runs the tobacco shop, and a man studying for his public service exams. To everyone’s amazement, a bunch of small monkeys appear from inside the boat, followed by a flock of birds, and finally, after the police arrive, the three lone members of the ship’s crew. But the Stella Maris still has plenty of surprises in store, among which is the discovery several frightened and hungry black stowaways.
Characterized by its fresh and flowing narrative style, this novel won the VI “Reading Is Living” (Leer es Vivir) award for the best young adult work. In its pages, the reader will find a truly entertaining story in which the customs and traditions of a small fishing town are altered by an unfortunate accident. To everyone’s surprise, this event is followed by a series of exceptional and inexplicable occurrences.