Before We Were Free

Before We Were Free

A new paperback edition of Julia Alvarez's beloved Pura BelprÃ© winner about life in Trujillo's Dominican Republic. â€œDiary entries written by a child while in hiding will remind readers of Anne Frank's story." -SLJ
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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 TÃo 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.
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Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind.
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From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl's struggle to be free.
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A Miami Herald Best Book of the Year
Winner of the AmÃ©ricas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature
Winner of the Pura BelprÃ© Award
An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book

â€œA stirring work of art." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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â€œA 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
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â€œDiary 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
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â€œAlvarez's story will spark intense discussion about politics and family." -Booklist
Country USA
Brand Ember
Manufacturer Ember
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber unknown
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2018-03-27
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780399555497

Country	USA
Brand	Ember
Manufacturer	Ember
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	unknown
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2018-03-27
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780399555497

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