<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This 1965 Newbery Medal-winning novel was one of the first ten titles published by Aladdin Paperbacks in 1972. In celebration of Aladdin's 35th anniversary, this classic novel is repackaged for a new generation of readers.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Manolo was only three when his father, the great bullfighter Juan Olivar, died. But Juan is never far from Manolo's consciousness -- how could he be, with the entire town of Arcangel waiting for the day Manolo will fulfill his father's legacy? <p/> But Manolo has a secret he dares to share with no one -- he is a coward, without afición, the love of the sport that enables a bullfighter to rise above his fear and face a raging bull. As the day when he must enter the ring approaches, Manolo finds himself questioning which requires more courage: to follow in his father's legendary footsteps or to pursue his own destiny?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>It is hard to imagine a child...who would not be enthralled by this book.<br> -- <i>New Yorker</i><br><br>This book is a must.... Anyone who starts <i>Shadow of a Bull</i> will finish it in a single sitting.<br> -- <i>New York Times</i><br>