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Before We Were Free
By Julia Alvarez
Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
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Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 10 - 9 | Z | 5.6 | 48212 |
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated 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 of el Trujillo’s dictatorship.
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.
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.
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
ISBN-13: 9780440237846
ISBN-10: 044023784X
Published on 4/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 183
Book Reviews (12)
so far this book is amazing. i wonder if it talk 'bout some slaves in this book while i am reading it