The Lightning Dreamer

The Lightning Dreamer
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Cuba's Greatest Abolitionist

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فرمت کتاب

ebook

تاریخ انتشار

2013

Lexile Score

1070

Reading Level

5

ATOS

6.7

Interest Level

6-12(MG+)

نویسنده

Margarita Engle

ناشر

HMH Books

شابک

9780547807478
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School Library Journal

June 1, 2013

Gr 6-10-Engle adds another superb title to her lengthening list of historical novels in verse. In The Lightning Dreamer, she brings to life the story of Cuban abolitionist and writer Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda. Tula, a 13-year-old with big thoughts, lives in fear of her encroaching betrothal. "My mother and grandfather are already planning to auction me away to the highest-bidding rich man," she rues. Even in such a simple statement, Engle metaphorically ties Tula's story to the plight of those for whom she's most concerned, the enslaved. Tula's dread of a loveless arranged marriage is second only to her fear that she'll be shackled to a slave owner. Whenever possible, she steals away to surreptitiously pour her thoughts out onto the page, an activity thought to be unsuitable for a young woman. Engle paints a vivid picture of Tula's world and summons her unique voice across the ages through clear, poignant verse. Historical notes at the book's end include brief biographies of Avellaneda and her idol, the Cuban poet Jose Maria Heredia, replete with excerpts of her writing. These excerpts provide readers with a direct sense of Avellaneda's style while evidencing how masterfully Engle has evoked her voice throughout the preceding verse. This is a must-have for collections where Engle's other works are known and loved or for anyone in need of a comparative study to our own country's struggle with slavery.-Jill Heritage Maza, Montclair Kimberley Academy, Montclair, NJ

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