Antes de ser libres (Spanish Edition)
Antes de ser libres by Julia Alvarez is a Spanish-language edition published by Laurel Leaf on April 13, 2004. This 192-page book presents the story of Anita de la Torre, a 12-year-old girl navigating the complexities of life in the Dominican Republic during the politically charged atmosphere of 1960. As her family faces the threats of a dictatorship, including the mysterious disappearance of her Tío Toni and the looming presence of the secret police, Anita grapples with her desire for freedom and the challenges of growing up too quickly.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal and political struggles, focusing on themes of family and revolution. The story captures Anita’s journey as she confronts the realities of her environment while yearning for liberation. Through her experiences, the book explores the impact of political turmoil on familial relationships and the quest for identity amidst chaos. This edition invites readers to reflect on the cost of freedom and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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Now available in Spanish, the book Horn Book called “a realistic and compelling account of a girl growing up too quickly while coming to terms with the cost of freedom.”
I wonder what it would be like to be free? Not to need wings because you don’t have to fly away from your country?
From award-winning author Julia Alvarez comes the story of Anita de la Torre, a 12-year-old girl living in the Dominican Republic in 1960. Most of her relatives have immigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared, Papi has been getting mysterious phone calls about butterflies and someone named Mr. Smith, and the secret police have started terrorizing her family for their suspected opposition to the country’s dictator. While Anita deals with a frightening series of events, she also struggles with her adolescence and her own personal flight to be free.
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