Luana y la Pacarana, by CK Dexemple
Graphic novel:
Luana harbors a deep love for animals, but her strict father firmly believes that pets have no place within the walls of their home.
When fate brings a wild pacarana into Luana’s life, she can’t resist the temptation to secretly adopt the adorable creature. However, Luana’s joyous secret soon turns into a whirlwind of chaos and mischief. With each passing day, the secret becomes harder to keep, and Luana must summon all her resourcefulness and determination to protect her furry friend and find a solution to the mounting troubles.
Set in the beautiful Colombian coffee region and filled with cultural references throughout; ‘Luana y la pacarana’ is a compelling, comprehensible and illustrated novel for Novice level readers and above.