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Before We Were Free

By Julia Alvarez

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Before We Were Free

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A new paperback edition of Julia Alvarez's beloved Pura Belpré winner about life in Trujillo's Dominican Republic. "Diary entries written by a child while in hiding will remind readers of Anne Frank's story." -SLJ Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her twelfth birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have immigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government's secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition to Trujillo's iron-fisted rule. Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind. From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl's struggle to be free. A Miami Herald Best Book of the Year Winner of the Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature Winner of the Pura Belpré Award An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book "A stirring work of art." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "A realistic and compelling account of a girl growing up too quickly while coming to terms with the cost of freedom." -The Horn Book, Starred Review "Diary entries written by the child while in hiding will remind readers of Anne Frank's story. . . . Readers will bite their nails as the story moves to its inexorable conclusion." -SLJ "Alvarez's story will spark intense discussion about politics and family." -Booklist
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
192
Release Date:
2018-03-27
Publication Date:
2018-03-27
Publisher:
Random House USA Inc
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0399555498
ISBN13:
9780399555497
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
12
Maximum Reading Age:
15
Weight:
179 g
Height:
143 cm
Width:
208 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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