CYBER PANC E SÓ ZÉ: O RESGATE DE UM SUPERPODER PIFADO E OUTRAS CARAMINHOLAS

In a not-so-distant future, supermarkets no longer exist, and everyone must grow their own food. Cyber PANC, an outgoing girl with a not-quite-reliable green superpower, and Só Zé, a shy boy with an overactive imagination, set off on an uncertain mission through the transformed streets of São Paulo.
Só Zé, who narrates the story, would much rather stay home reading comic books. But Cyber PANC, who has just arrived in the Minhoquinha community, asks for his help in figuring out how to "fix" her special gift. She has a green thumb—she can make plants sprout with the wave of a hand. Ever since the death of her aunt, who shared the same extraordinary ability, however, her power has begun to fail. Without the thriving gardens her aunt once tended, Minhoquinha is facing food shortages, and every meal—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—has become the same: chayote.
Together, the two embark on an adventure through a city reshaped by climate change, searching for a way to restore Cyber's connection to the earth. Along the way, they encounter half-human, half-bee beings, packs of wild dogs, a mysterious inventor, and a suspicious company that leaves a trail of plastic packaging and pesticides wherever it goes. Through these strange and unforgettable encounters, they discover that surviving in an unbalanced world requires more than extraordinary powers—it takes courage, empathy, cooperation, and a willingness to work together.
Mariana Brecht crafts an engaging story with short, fast-paced chapters that keep readers eagerly turning the pages. Lumina Pirilampus's delicate and expressive illustrations bring to life a captivating world where nature is reclaiming the city.
"It shines a light on issues that deserve to be part of our everyday conversations, all while wrapping them in an adventure that's as thrilling as it is heartfelt. An important and thoroughly enjoyable read!" — Keka Reis
Recommended for readers ages 9 and up.