Genres
Publication
Knopf Books for Young Readers (2002), Edition: 1st, 166 pages
Description
In the early 1960s in the Dominican Republic, twelve-year-old Anita learns that her family is involved in the underground movement to end the bloody rule of the dictator, General Trujillo.
Subjects
Awards
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Young Adult — 2005)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee — High School — 2005)
Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature (Winner — 2002)
South Carolina Book Awards (Nominee — Young Adult Book Award — 2005)
Pura Belpré Award (Winner — 2004)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2003)
Notable Children's Book (2003)
Teacher Favorites Award (2003)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2002-08-13
Pages
166
Physical description
166 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0375815449 / 9780375815447
DDC/MDS
| 813.2 |