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Before We Were Free (Laurel-Leaf Books Readers Circle)

Author Julia Alvarez

Format Mass Market Paperback

Publisher Laurel Leaf

Category Young Adult Fiction

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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 T�o 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.

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Release Date: 2004-04-13
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Format: Mass Market Paperback
ISBN: 9780440237846

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