Maggie believes she possesses supernatural powers, specifically that her drawings can become reality. Her fantasy world includes a mother she believes is a "mermaid" who returned to the sea, though the reality is far darker: her mother was a heroin addict who abandoned her as a baby. When her grandfather begins suffering from Alzheimer's and social services threaten to separate them, Maggie embarks on a journey through the dangerous streets of Bilbao to find her mother and save her family.
(The Hidden Country), published by Editorial Planeta , is a poignant novel by Basque journalist and author Martín Abrisketa . Set in the "leaden years" of 1980s Bilbao—a period marked by industrial decay, political violence, and the heroin epidemic—the story follows a young girl who uses a vivid fantasy world to shield herself from a harsh reality. Plot Overview El pais escondido - Martin Abrisketa.epub
Maggie’s primary protector, whose declining mental health drives the novel's central conflict. (The Hidden Country), published by Editorial Planeta ,