5/30/2023 0 Comments Allende zorro![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Not only that, she penned a terrific novel that created a back story and three-generation epic novel of Zorro. What my research did inform me, though, was that one of my favorite authors, Isabelle Allende, was as enamored by Zorro as I was and grew up watching his escapades on TV in Chile at the same time I was watching them in New England. They are still available, though harder to find the inexpensive ones. (Perfect amount of screen time at about 10 minutes each!) Soon, we were singing the theme song together, drawing Zorro and Tornado pictures, and searching for books to extend the adventure.Not as easy as I thought! I did find the Little Golden Books circa 1957, but they were all out-of-print, used copies. When Molly and Jacob visited this summer, I decided to introduce them to the wonders of Zorro through YouTube clips. His alter-ego Don Diego assumed the temperament of a timid poet, choosing the cover of night to don his mask and summon his lightening fast horse, Tornado. ![]() With the help of his loyal manservant Bernardo, Zorro (aka Don Diego) was the people’s champion, using his amazing skills as a swordsman, athlete, and rider. He fought to right wrongs, taunted the evil Commandante, and also managed to foil him at every turn. When I was growing up, Zorro was one of my favorite heroes. ![]()
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