The Tree of Words

A captivating journey through the heart of Africa, where cultures collide, destinies intertwine, and the untold stories of our history come to life

In 1884, on the island of Fernando Poo (now Bioko), Ökkó, a young Bubi boy, witnesses the wreckage of a Spanish schooner on a secluded beach.

In the colony’s capital, Bella, a girl his age with uncommon botanical knowledge, awaits news of her father, returning from the metropolis. Unbeknownst to them, their paths are about to cross. Through their eyes, readers will experience the birth of the Spanish colony, navigating between clashing cultures and the challenges faced by Africa’s early explorers, all set against a backdrop of lush and often perilous nature.

In The Tree of Words, Andrés Pascual masterfully weaves a narrative that delves into themes of self-discovery, courage, and the transformative power of embracing change.