Before We Were Free
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Random House Children's Books 2007
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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.
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Street Date:
12/18/2007
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307433176
ASIN:
B000XUBDDA
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.6, 8 Points
Level 5.6, 8 Points
Lexile measure:
890
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Julia Alvarez. (2007). Before We Were Free. Random House Children's Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Julia Alvarez. 2007. Before We Were Free. Random House Children's Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Julia Alvarez, Before We Were Free. Random House Children's Books, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Julia Alvarez. Before We Were Free. Random House Children's Books, 2007.
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