Inspired by true events
March 1993. Rosario, Argentina. Four teenagers. One dangerous challenge: saving Fidel.
Young adult novel
El oso Fidel,a story of friendship, courage and freedom.
What would you do if you discovered an animal was suffering to entertain others—and you were its only hope?
Young adult fiction · Inspired by true events · Book in Spanish
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ROSARIO, ARGENTINA · 199302 / THE STORY
Four teenagers.
A cruel circus.
A rescue that will change everything.
El oso Fidel is a young adult novel inspired by true events that combines adventure, intrigue and emotion in a story about fighting animal cruelty and defending freedom.
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A young adult adventure novel
“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.”
Charles Darwin
A story that moves you. And stays with you.
Cruelty and injustice
Illegal fights, violence and a frenzied crowd demanding blood and spectacle.
A rescue mission
Ricky, Vane, Juan Cruz and Kesman face a world where cruelty and greed seem to know no limits. Can they see their mission through and change the fate of those who need them most?
El oso Fidel, through its readers
Reader reviews translated from Spanish.
★★★★★
For those of us who love and stand up for animals, this novel goes straight to the heart. Fidel’s story moved me deeply, but it also made me think about everything behind animal trafficking and exploitation. It is one of those stories that, as well as moving you, opens your eyes and makes you wonder how these things can still happen.
Luis Porcel
★★★★★
I liked that, even though the novel deals with some very difficult subjects, the writer never makes it feel heavy or overly serious. The touches of humour come at just the right moments and make it a much more engaging read. I think that balance between intense and lighter moments makes the novel even more enjoyable.
Mariana López
BEHIND THE WORDS
Edgardo
Panarisi.
Edgardo Panarisi is an Argentine writer who finds inspiration for his stories in humour and everyday situations. His short stories include Bar El Viejo Eucaliptus, Yo jugué contra el mejor y les cuento and Despedida de año. El oso Fidel is his first novel.
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