Audiobook narrated by Brad Raider with vocal performance by George Spielvogel, Malili Dib, Leila Cohen, Yolanda Corrales, and Andrew Avner
“The appealing story has plenty of animated film potential.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This novel has all the elements necessary for a Disney-style movie and will certainly retain the interest of young readers.”
—Sublime Book Review
2020 NYC Big Book Award Winner - Best Audiobook2020 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite - Juvenile Fiction2020 Best Book Awards Finalist - Children's FictionTORO by Andrew Avner is a Latinx middle grade novel in which Alicía Catalina Cortés is a fast and fiery Spanish cow who desperately wants to run with the bulls in Pamplona—but since she’s a cow, tradition forbids her to partake in the fiesta of San Fermín. Through her journey, Alicía learns that to be noble and brave, she must follow her dream and her heart, even if it means defying tradition.
The tale is a pocket testimonial to the female protagonist’s fight for equality and empowerment. It also represents and celebrates diverse experiences and identities.
TORO is set in the colorful backdrop of Pamplona, Spain during the fiesta of San Fermín and the running of the bulls, famed as one of the most exhilarating, dangerous, and spectacular events around the world. Ultimately, it’s a heartfelt, coming-of-age fable told from the cattle’s point of view. Like Charlotte’s Web, The Jungle Book, and Fantastic Mr. Fox, anthropomorphic talking animals drive the narrative.
