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Before We Were FreeA new paperback edition of Julia Alvarez's beloved Pura Belpr winner about life in Trujillo's Dominican Republic. "Diary entries written by a child while in hiding will remind readers of Anne Frank's story." SLJ 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 T o Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the
A new paperback edition of Julia Alvarez's beloved Pura Belpr winner about life in Trujillo's Dominican Republic. "Diary entries written by a child while in hiding will remind readers of Anne Frank's story." --SLJAnita 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 T o 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. A Miami Herald Best Book of the Year
Winner of the Am ricas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature
Winner of the Pura Belpr Award
An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults
An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book "A stirring work of art." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "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 "Diary entries written by the child while in hiding will remind readers of Anne Frank's story. . . . Readers will bite their nails as the story moves to its inexorable conclusion." --SLJ "Alvarez's story will spark intense discussion about politics and family." --Booklist
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ember
Published: 03/27/2018
ISBN: 9780399555497
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.50d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 60706 / Before We Were Free
Reading Level: 5.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 8
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Color: Comet - Small, Size: Small
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First toy he CANNOT destroy in minutes!!!
Color: Comet - Small, Size: Small, Color: Comet - Small, Size: Small
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Sort of good for tough chewers??
Color: Deep Roots Carrot - Small, Size: Small Dog
The actual carrot part (orange part) is tough chewer approved and my dog loves. It’s basically the same shape and size as his kong. However the leaves (green part) is not tough chewer approved. He ripped ALL those leaves off and ate them within 5 minutes of me giving him the toy. However they passed through him fine.
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Color: Cinamutt Roll - Large, Size: Large
My aggressive chewer puppy loves this. It is pretty sturdy. He hasn't destroyed it yet and he's had it for over 3 months now.
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Pieces off in minutes.
Color: Origin - Large, Size: Medium/Large Dog
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