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by José Mauro de Vasconcelos · Zeze series
Little Zezé dreams of becoming a poet and wearing a bow tie, but for now he's a spirited Brazilian boy whose innocence is abruptly shattered, forcing him into premature adulthood. Vasconcelos' tender classic finds companionship and magic in an orange tree while confronting poverty and loss. A heartbreaking portrait of childhood resilience and the ache of growing up too soon.
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