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Book cover ZERO WAS ME
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CERO ERA YO

Zubizarreta, Patxi. Illustrated by: Brenn, Maria.

Gaspar is having a difficult time at school. Julian and his friends call him “Zero” and tease him about his body and his lack of confidence in gym classes. To calm his anxiety, Gaspar secretly turns to sweets, donuts and pizza.

But everything begins to change when he finds Julian, one of the bullies, hiding in the school toilets, crying over the death of his grandmother. Their unexpected encounter reveals a vulnerable side Gaspar has never seen before and gradually opens the door to friendship.

However, Gaspar's greatest fear is still waiting for him in the gym: the vaulting horse. When he is forced to jump over it, panic takes control and he reacts in a way that frightens everyone, including himself. With the support of his family, teachers and friends, Gaspar begins to understand his emotions, adopt healthier habits and regain his confidence.

Inspired by the author's own childhood experiences, Zero Was Me is a tender, hopeful story about overcoming fear, asking for help and discovering that real change begins with self-acceptance.

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ISBN: 978-84-683-7706-3
Code: 141354
Publication date: 02/09/2026
108 pages
Size: 13.0 cm x 19.5 cm.
Cover price: 12.50 €
Recommended subjects:
Civic and Ethical Values
Theme:Children's / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Biography
Zubizarreta, Patxi

Patxi Zubizarreta was born in the Basque Country in 1964. As a child, he was a little chubby and had a great weakness for sweets. For a while, he imagined becoming a pastry chef or a teacher, but he soon discovered his passion for writing—and has never stopped since.

A highly regarded author of children’s and young adult literature, Zubizarreta has received numerous literary awards throughout his career. Yet, as he often suggests, his greatest achievement is being able to make a living from literature and share his stories with readers.

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