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Synopsis
Noticing that nearly all of her family has left the Dominican Republic for the United States, twelve-year-old Anita begins to question why and quickly comes to understand when her uncle suddenly disappears and her family becomes terrorized by the secret police. An ALA Notable Book. Reprint.
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About the Author
Julia Alvarez grew up in the Dominican Republic before emigrating to the United States at the age of 10. She now lives in Vermont, where she is a writer-in-residence at Middlebury College.
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Before We Were Free (Rc)
Published by
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc, 2004
ISBN 10: 044023784X
ISBN 13: 9780440237846
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Softcover
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. A new paperback edition of Julia Alvarez's beloved Pura Belpre 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 Tio 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 Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature Winner of the Pura Belpre AwardAn ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young AdultsAn 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. Seller Inventory # 00105720459
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Before We Were Free
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Condition: Acceptable. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00073513871
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Before We Were Free
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Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00107050021
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Before We Were Free (Laurel-Leaf Books Readers Circle)
Published by
Laurel Leaf, 2004
ISBN 10: 044023784X
ISBN 13: 9780440237846
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Mass Market Paperback
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. Seller Inventory # 044023784X-4-25652546
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Before We Were Free (Laurel-Leaf Books Readers Circle)
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Laurel Leaf, 2004
ISBN 10: 044023784X
ISBN 13: 9780440237846
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 044023784X-3-18230280
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Before We Were Free
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Before We Were Free
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Laurel Leaf (edition Reprint), 2004
ISBN 10: 044023784X
ISBN 13: 9780440237846
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Mass Market Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 044023784X-7-1
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Before We Were Free
Published by
Laurel Leaf (edition ), 2004
ISBN 10: 044023784X
ISBN 13: 9780440237846
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Mass Market Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 044023784X-11-1
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Before We Were Free
Published by
Laurel Leaf (edition Reprint), 2004
ISBN 10: 044023784X
ISBN 13: 9780440237846
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 044023784X-11-18
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Before We Were Free
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Condition: good. This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.044023784X.G