Before We Were Free
By Julia Alvarez
Publisher
Knopf
Imprint
Knopf
ISBN
By Julia Alvarez
0375915443
Before We Were Free
8.5
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SKU
9780375915444J
By 1960, Anita has seen most of her family leave the Dominican Republic for the safety of the United States, sometimes with no advance warning. Her uncle Tio[acute accent over i] Toni has gone into hidiing and the secret police are a constant presence in her family’s compound. When her father is arrested for plotting against the country’s dictator, Anita must find the strength to risk everything for freedom.
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Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)
Upper Middle School Fiction
Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)
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This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for deeper, more complex stories that mirror a shift toward independence and broader viewpoints. Selections include character-driven narratives that explore identity, relationships, and change with greater emotional and thematic nuance, offering space for reflection as readers begin to see themselves in a wider world beyond their immediate experience. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
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