Before We Were Free (Hardcover, Laurel-Leaf ed.)


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 Tio 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.

"From the Hardcover edition."


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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 Tio 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.

"From the Hardcover edition."

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Perfection Learning

Country of origin

United States

Series

Platinum Readers Circle (Center Point)

Release date

April 2004

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First published

April 2004

Authors

Dimensions

173 x 109 x 18mm (L x W x T)

Format

Hardcover - Library binding / Cloth over boards

Pages

183

Edition

Laurel-Leaf ed.

ISBN-13

978-0-7569-4083-6

Barcode

9780756940836

Categories

LSN

0-7569-4083-4



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