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289 pp.
| Philomel |
June, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-0-399-16900-7$17.99
(3)
YA
Seventeen-year-old Francisco leads an average life in 1999 Bolivia until his father is imprisoned on false drug charges. When their mother abandons them, Francisco and his eight-year-old sister are forced to move into the prison, where they struggle to maintain hope. Poignant prose, interspersed with Francisco's insightful poetry, make this glimpse into a harsh reality (inspired by actual events) enthralling. Bib., glos.