Readers will bite their nails as the story moves to its inexorable conclusion. “Diary entries written by the child while in hiding will remind readers of Anne Frank’s story. “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 “A stirring work of art.” - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind. This is an essential addition to audiobook collections in schools and public libraries, both for curriculum support and as an engaging book enjoyment. 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. AN ALA-YALSA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTSįrom renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl’s struggle to be free while living in the Dominican Republic under the rule of a dictator.Īnita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic.ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME.
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