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Random House Children's Books

Antes de ser libres

Antes de ser libres

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Anita de la Torre nunca cuestionó su libertad viviendo en la República Dominicana. Pero al cumplir doce años en 1960, la mayoría de sus familiares han emigrado a Estados Unidos, su tío Toni ha desaparecido sin dejar rastro y la policía secreta del gobierno aterroriza a su familia restante por su presunta oposición a la dictadura de Trujillo. Con la fuerza y el valor de su familia, Anita debe vencer sus miedos y volar hacia la libertad, dejando atrás todo lo que alguna vez conoció. De la reconocida autora Julia Alvarez llega una historia inolvidable sobre la adolescencia, la perseverancia y la lucha de una niña por su libertad.

English Translation

Before We Were Free

Anita de la Torre has never questioned her freedom growing up in the Dominican Republic. But as she turns twelve in 1960, most of her relatives have fled to the United States, her uncle Toni has vanished without a trace, and the government's secret police terrorize her family for their suspected opposition to the Trujillo dictatorship. Drawing on her family's strength and courage, Anita must overcome her fears and take flight toward freedom, leaving behind everything she has ever known. From acclaimed author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story of adolescence, perseverance, and one girl's fight for freedom.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14+

Grades:

  • Grade 6-8

Book Details

Vendor: Random House Children's Books

Binding: Paperback

Type: Chapter Book

Copyright: 2018

Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Genre: Historical Fiction

Fiction or Non Fiction: Fiction

Subject: Latin American History and Culture

Type of Spanish Book: Authentic

Pages: 192

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Julia Alvarez / Liliana Valenzuela
Author Origin: None
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: None

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 5.56 x 8.31 x .38 (Inches)

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