Before We Were Free
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Anita never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But, by her twelfth birthday, most of her relatives have either emigrated, disappeared, or are living in fear. Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom—leaving all that she once knew behind.
A new paperback edition of Julia Alvarez's beloved Pura Belpré winner about life in Trujillo's Dominican Republic.
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.
SKU | 117598 |
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ISBN | 9780399555497 |
Language | English |
Page Count | 208 |
Product Type | Paperback Books |
Book Type | Young Adult Novels |
Primary Contributor | Julia Alvarez |
Age Groups | Ages 13 to 15, Ages 16 to 18 |
Publisher | PRH - Penguin Random House |