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THE CRYSTAL COMPASS. The fable for the young minds who will change the world (and for the parents who believe in them)
Paperback
Publisher: Michel Enrique Gamboa Graus
Published: May 6 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
We have been led to believe that to conquer the world, you must be made of ice. We have been lied to.
In the Valley of Safety, the rule is simple: risk nothing, and you will never fail. Lira, a brilliant fourteen-year-old girl, is willing to follow that rule forever. Not because she fears hard work, but because of a secret that paralyzes her: the absolute terror that her mistakes might hurt the people who depend on her.
But when the future of her town hangs by a thread, Lira faces the hardest decision of her life. Her path will cross with the mysterious Weaver of Paths, who will reveal a truth that will change her destiny forever: empathy is not an anchor; it is the compass of great creators.
The Crystal Compass is not just a dazzling and moving story; it is a manifesto for a new generation. Through an epic journey filled with inventions, unbreakable friendships, and masterful lessons on risk and creation, this book shatters the myth that leadership belongs only to the reckless.
Discover within these pages:
- Why the fear of failing others is, in reality, your greatest competitive advantage.
- The concept of the Intra-World: how to start changing your environment without taking leaps into the void.
- The metaphor of the staircase: the infallible method to build massive dreams, step by step.
For the youth: A thrilling adventure that will free you from the fear of making mistakes and teach you that your sensitivity is your greatest superpower.
For parents: The ultimate gift. The most beautiful and effective tool to tell your children: The world needs your mind. I believe in you.
Do not hide from the wind. Learn to weave tomorrow.
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