Readers will bite their nails as the story moves to its inexorable conclusion. “Diary entries written by the child while in hiding will remind readers of Anne Frank’s story. Before We Were Free Audible Audiobook Unabridged Julia Alvarez (Author, Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher) 704 ratings Teachers pick See all formats and editions Kindle 9.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. “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 Knopf, 15. “A stirring work of art.” - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review From renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girls struggle to be free while. I really loved Micah (who is a sweetie) and eventually understood Sloan although I didnt like her actions which seemed reckless and not well thought out at times.

I enjoyed the combination of the relationship with the suspense/mystery.

Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome her fears and fly to freedom, leaving all that she once knew behind. Reviewed in the United States on DecemFINAL DECISION: A good romantic suspense. on to do a fine job narrating her own fact-based young adult novel, which is an involving book for adults as well as young adults. But by her twelfth birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have immigrated 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 to Trujillo’s iron-fisted rule. AN ALA-YALSA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTSįrom renowned author Julia Alvarez comes an unforgettable story about adolescence, perseverance, and one girl’s struggle to be free while living in the Dominican Republic under the rule of a dictator.Īnita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic.ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME.

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