Toro

By: Andrew Avner

Narrated by: Brad Raider, George Spielvogel, Malili Dib, Yolanda Corrales, Leila Cohen, Andrew Avner

Alicía Catalina Cortés is a Spanish cow who defies tradition to follow her dream of running with the bulls during the fiesta of San Fermín in Pamplona, Spain. The story evokes beloved family films such as Babe and Ratatouille.

Alicía Catalina Cortés is a Spanish cow who longs to run with the bulls in Pamplona—but since she’s a cow, tradition forbids her from the fiesta of San Fermín. Through her journey, Alicía learns that to be noble and brave, she must follow her dream as well as her heart, even if it means defying tradition. Toro is set in the colorful backdrop of Pamplona, Spain, during the fiesta of San Fermín and the running of the bulls, famed as one of the most exhilarating, dangerous, and spectacular events around the world.

©2020 Andrew Avner (P)2020 Primary Productions

Critic reviews

International Latino Book Award • Mom’s Choice Award • NYC Big Book Award • Best Book Award • Maxy Award • Eric Hoffer Award

“A unique spin on the classic ‘trading places’ tale.” —School Library Journal

“A charming and engaging fantasy with characters readers will love and a strong positive message.” —Kirkus Reviews, Our Verdict: Get It

“Great messages for young people of love, acceptance, gender empowerment, honesty, friendship, and going after what one wants abound in Toro, Andrew Avner’s one-of-a-kind, animal-populated novel for middle readers.” —IndieReader, IR Approved

“This novel has all the elements necessary for a Disney-style movie and will certainly retain the interest of young readers.” —Sublime Book Review