Animal shelter

BOOK REVIEW

ANIMAL SHELTER

Author: Jose Fonollosa From the reader report by: André Höchemer

By way of anecdotes, the author describes his everyday life as a voluntary aid at a Spanish animal home, at the same time telling about the procedure and circumstances of adopting an animal. […]

The work provides much infotainment and is interesting for big and little dog lovers, but just as well it is a potential aid for animal welfare NGOs. For example, `Refugio´ might help organisations and associations which facilitate the adoption of dogs from Spain with telling people about their work. Nevertheless, the work is suitable for a wide audience of every age, and because of its simple language it may be supposed to be easily translated into the German language. What is told is the situation at a Spanish animal home, but the images, texts and circumstances are universal and are certainly like those in other (Central European) countries.

The images are frequently in pastel colours, they are colourful and appealing and tend towards caricaturing the lovingly presented animals and humans, which may be supposed to appeal most of all to a younger audience.

PUBLISHED IN NEW SPANISH BOOKS DE

GRAFITO EDITORIAL

Title ANIMAL SHELTER REFUGIO

Author Jose Fonollosa Genre Comic Pages 96

ISBN 978-84-12009-24-8 Year of publication 2021 Number of editions 1 Language Spanish Spanish retail price 16.00 €

Author’s biography: José Fonollosa contributes to the Valencian children’s magazine Camacuc with the Vampi, Hotel Monster, and Trastades a l’Olimp series. In 2010, he began publishing his Meow Meow webcomic series, an eight-book series that talks about living with cats. Meow Meow has been translated into 5 languages. In 2018, he started a new series of comic strips about life with animals: Dogs vs. Cats. He’s drawn comic of all types, from slice-of-life to historical comics like The Voyages of Darwin. His success with humor is confirmed by his deft use of parody. He has contributed to almost all of the humor magazines in Spain, including El Jueves, Retranca, El Climaco and Amaniaco. In 2018, he also published Vampi and Vampi Tell Me a Story with Grafito Editorial. Now with Refuge, he shares his personal passion by telling us about his experience as an animal rescue volunteer. www.grafitoeditorial.com/autores/jose-fonollosa/

Synopsis: Did you know that every year thousands of pets are abandoned by their owners? Do you know what happens to them then? The author José Fonollosa is a volunteer in a shelter, and in this comic he uses his characteristic good humor to share anecdotes and day-to-day experiences in the lives of the animals at his shelter. He explains what happens to the animals from the moment they arrive at the shelter, how the employees and volunteers help them to adapt to their new environment and move past the lack of trust that comes from being abandoned. He describes their lives until the longed-for day when they are adopted by new families who help them enjoy a second chance, a second chance that they wouldn’t have without the affection and hard work of all of the people who work in these shelters.

Publisher: Grafito Editorial We’re a small Spanish publishing company specializing the comic books for adults, young adults, and children. Our publications are standalone graphic novels, in all literary genres.

Publishing rights available from: Grafito Editorial S.L.- CIF B98922594 Llano de la Zaidia 7 - 3, Valencia, Valencia www.grafitoeditorial.com/comic/refugio/ Contact: Yolanda Dib [rights@grafitoeditorial.com] Phone: (+34) 626 477 981

Prizes and reviews: With narration that is up-close and fun, José Fonollosa wants to tell readers about the commendable work performed at animal shelters.

Comments: Focusing on fun and tenderness, the author lifts back the curtain on a reality that many do not understand. He shares a message about affection and the importance of caring for our pets.