Shadow of a Bull

Maia Wojciechowska


Manolo Olivar knows he is a coward. He is afraid of heights, cars, and bulls--especially bulls. But as the son of Juan Olivar, the greatest matador in Spain, everyone expects him to be a bullfighter.

Now, at eleven, Manolo must fight his first bull. but no matter how much he practices, he is still terrified. Can Manolo find the courage to face the bull with honor?

1965 Newbery Honor Books:

Across Five Aprils (Irene Hunt)


Last updated: December 2003

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