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Diana Rosie

Alberto is an old man. But he doesn't know how old - he remembers nothing before his arrival at an orphanage during the Spanish civil war.

 

He rarely thinks about his missing childhood, but when seven-year-old Tino discovers his grandfather has never had a birthday party, never blown out candles on a birthday cake, never received a single birthday present, he's determined things should change. And so the two set out to find Alberto's birthday.

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Their search for the old man's memories takes them deep into the heart of Spain - a country that has pledged to forget its painful past.

 

As stories of courage, cruelty and love unfold, Alberto realises that he has lost more than a birthday. He has lost a part of himself. But with his grandson's help, he might just find it again.

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You're never too old for an adventure

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French Edition

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German Edition

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Italian Edition

Reviews

"Moving, thoughtful and absorbing . . .  

Alberto's Lost Birthday reminds us of the importance of home and the peace that comes with knowing who we truly are."

Mail on Sunday Event Magazine

 

"A truly moving first novel . . . If you're looking for a feel good book with a difference, this is it. This easy to read tale is a page turner that'll leave a smile on your face and a warm fuzzy feeling in your heart . . ."

Good to Know

 

"A fascinating look at Spain's troubled history and a heart-warming intergenerational love story about the bonds of family."

Red

"Charming . . . A film script surely beckons."

The Herald

 

"Alberto's Lost Birthday deserves a place on your bookshelf and a place in your heart."

Amazon Review

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"Pan Macmillan compares it to BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS, CHOCOLAT, and THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY."

The Buzz Books of the London Book Fair

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