Before We Were Free (Rc)

Julia Alvarez

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Language: English

Published by Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc, 2004

044023784X / 9780440237846

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A new paperback edition of Julia Alvarez's beloved Pura Belpre 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 Tio 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 Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature Winner of the Pura Belpre AwardAn ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young AdultsAn 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.…

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Title
Before We Were Free (Rc)
Author
Julia Alvarez
Publisher
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Publication year
2004
Condition
Good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
044023784X
ISBN 13
9780440237846

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Founded in 2002, World of Books is a leading online destination for buying and selling both preloved and new books, committed to making sustainable reading accessible to all. With a mission to help people read more and waste less, World of Books offers a huge range of affordable, high-quality books — giving both new and preloved titles a second life. The company also operates World of Books – Sell Your Books, an easy-to-use platform that allows customers to trade in unwanted books for cash, helping to keep books in circulation while promoting sustainability. As a Certified B Corp, World of Books is driven by a vision to become the world’s largest and most sustainable dedicated online bookstore. The company measures its success through the positive environmental impact it creates, the value it provides to customers, and its ability to operate profitably while supporting its sustainable mission …

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