The Day They Invaded My Planet

The war told through the magical gaze of a child

Original Title: El día que invadieron mi planeta

Publication: 2024

Author: Lydia Cacho

Obsessed with the five treasures of Ukrai, Brutus Planetstealer strives to accumulate more power regardless of provoking a war that suddenly shakes the lives of Sofía, Andrei, Grandma Babu, Cora the dog, and all the inhabitants of the small planet. In what way do love and hope help to move forward amid total devastation?

Lydia Cacho offers a touching story born from the interactions she shared with local children her first trip to Ukraine, just a few weeks after the Russian invasion started, which glistens with hope for a better future. The book is a tribute to the girls and boys who dream that one day, not very far away, missiles will stop falling, and they will be able to return to a peaceful and tranquil life alongside their loved ones.

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Original Language

SPANISH (World) | Alfaguara México/PRH

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