Ponteio Bridge

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BOOK - CHILDREN'S CATEGORY - FNLIJ 2012 Renowned children's author Leny Werneck delves into her childhood memories to tell and compose the story of Ponte Ponteio. Drawing on memories, letters, old photos, and relics of real characters, her adventures on the family farm gain strength and color under the brush of illustrator Rui de Oliveira. Feelings, hopes, and longings are transformed into images that speak of affection and denouement: the brevity of what is eternal. Ponte Ponteio has the flavor of ancient history, a period tale. Set in the first half of the 20th century, it is a simple and playful narrative about childhood certainties. But it also conveys the importance of change, development, and growth. And, above all, of cherishing memories. A beautiful story about dreams and achievements. Aurora spends her vacation on her family's coffee farm in the Paraíba Valley with her grandparents, Uncle Ruy, and Aunts Maria and Alice. Enchanted by the rural atmosphere, she rides horseback every morning in the silent company of her uncle. It is at this moment that she reveals her passion for a solid iron bridge over a mighty river with muddy waters, capable of supporting passenger and freight trains. The dream takes hold of the girl, and she decides to build a bridge herself. A story that, like the river, holds its own surprises, "Ponte Ponteio" follows the project through transformations, some positive, some not so much. And reveals to us a girl who remembers, who desires, who discovers, and moves forward. She crosses a bridge between memory and desire, between past and future.