Levísima

Would you dare to jump rope while tied to a tombstone? Manuela would. She lives in a cemetery (but only because her father is the gravedigger, not because she has any hidden powers... or does she?). When an apple pie mysteriously disappears, along with a blanket, a rope, and, to top it all off, the corpse of Mrs. Virtudes!, the craziest and most exciting adventure begins amidst mausoleums, rumors of privatization, and proverbs impossible to understand. In this tale full of humor, tenderness, and the occasional scare, you'll accompany Manuela, her friend Ángela (who trembles and laughs in equal measure), and an impromptu grandmother, Mrs. Virtudes, among the centuries-old olive tree and the eccentricities of life with those who are no longer here... or perhaps still are. If you love stories that are both chilling and hilarious, like Coraline or Gangster Granny, this novel will make you laugh and think in equal measure. A tribute to the small, yet profound, mysteries, to unique families, and to the supreme art of being truly alive (even if some don't realize it). Here, no one escapes a fitting epitaph, or an irresistible apple pie.