Lion Island: Cuba's Warrior of Words

by Margarita Engle

Hardcover, 2016

Library's review

The engaging verses of this text are written from multiple perspectives of Cuban workers during Cuba’s fight for independence from Spain. It skillfully illustrates the history and multi-ethnic identities of the Cuban people. Historical Note, References, Information for Further Reading.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Global Connections, NCSS Standards Theme--Civic Ideals and Practices, History-Life & Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Atheneum Books for Young Readers (2016), 176 pages

Description

A biographical novel about Antonio Chuffat, a Chinese-African-Cuban messenger boy in 1870s Cuba who became a translator and documented the freedom struggle of indentured Chinese laborers in his country.

Awards

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

176

Physical description

176 p.; 8.25 inches

ISBN

1481461125 / 9781481461122

DDC/MDS

813.54

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