About This Book
Reach for this book when your child experiences a sudden, inexplicable 'slump' or loss of a skill they once mastered. Whether it is a creative block, a sports plateau, or a mysterious drop in confidence, this story validates the confusing reality of losing one's way. Set in the vibrant, hilly streets of Bogota, Colombia, the story follows Fabio, a boy who was once the fastest cyclist in his neighborhood until he simply forgets how to ride. Through poetic and lyrical prose, the novel explores the weight of adult expectations and the quiet resilience needed to rebuild an identity. It is a gentle, sophisticated read for children ages 8 to 12 that treats their inner emotional lives with great dignity and depth.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the 'death' of a former self and the loss of a talent. The approach is highly metaphorical and secular, though grounded in the very real setting of Colombia. The resolution is realistic and bittersweet rather than a magical 'fix.'
