1o a la Derecha - by Ricardo Henriques (Hardcover)

About the Book

"La novedad de la vecindad es el hombre misterioso que se mudâo al primer piso. ÅSerâa un peligroso ladrâon de bancos? ÅUn maestro del crimen? ÅUn simple solitario? Desgraciadamente esta contraportada no esta autorizada para revelar pormenores de la investigaciâon en curso, contada en colores câalidos, alguna intriga internacional y perfiles policiacos"--

Book Synopsis

This book is for people who enjoy people watching, just like Graça, the main character of this story. Told with creative colors, criminal outlines, and strokes of international conspiracy Graça suspects that her neighbor across the street is planning a robbery. True or false? Who knows? On our way, we will get to know the many lives inhabiting the building in front: the clients of Dias Coffee Shop, a musician who gives concerts to the neighbors, and a misunderstood photographer, among other characters. Who is watching whom? It's an ongoing investigation.

Review Quotes

"A charming detective picture book for curious children who enjoy decoding visual clues." --School Library Journal.

"Un relato delicioso con atractivas ilustraciones de una inusual paleta de colores." --Cuatrogatos Foundation.

About the Author

Ricardo Henriques is an author. He co-authored the book Sea, which was turned into an exhibition at the Bogotá International Book Fair in 2013 and was given a non-fiction mention at the Bologna Ragazzi Awards given at the Bologna Book Fair.

Nicolau studied design and spent a few years touring Portugal as a musician. He also did illustration work for artists like Miguel Araújo and Carminho.