Riveting Look Into Spain Under Franco

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"Every nation has scars and hidden history. When stories of historical conflict are read and discussed, we have an opportunity to be united in study and remembrance. In that way, books join us togther as a global reading community, but also a global human community, striving to learn from the past." -- Ruta Sepetys

It is the commitment Sepetys has to transporting us into a piece of history that shines through so brightly in each and every book. Her extensive research (eight years for this title) results in a narrative so soundly rooted in the facts that you expect to see a stamp in your passport. Interspersed throughout are quotes from historical archives that set the tone and add historical perspective. We care deeply about Ana, Daniel and Puri and the secrets they have to keep, discover, or forget. Each one of them holds a thread that is woven into the overall narrative. There are no easy solutions to their struggles, but there is hope. Contains an impressive list of source material and a helpful glossary.