One morning, the inhabitants of the island find a man laying on the beach, where tide has dragged his raft to. Although the people take the man in, deep fears regarding this strange man prevail in them and, finally, they make a drastic decision.

“Concerning picture books, these books do not have an age, and this is an excellent sample” (Educación y Biblioteca Review).

"... the book challenges the reader to deal with a complex issue, bringing children, young people and adults closer to a work of art that encourages reflection. A man on our shore is someone different; it is up to ourselves to react and get closer to him without any prejudice, ideology, disapproval or fear. You might be the other one when you least expect it” (Pez Linterna).

 OBTAINED AWARDS:

- Catholic Award to Children and Young Adult’s Book in 2003, awarded by German Episcopal Conference

- 7 best books in April 2002 list, selected by Deutschland Radio and Focus Review

-Luchs des Monats (lynx of the month), in April 2002, awarded by Die Zeit Magazine and Bremen Radio.