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280 pp.
| Curbstone |
May, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-1-931896-49-8$16.95
(2)
YA
With Papá a political prisoner in Chile, Daniel's family builds a new life in Wisconsin. After Papá's release, Daniel cannot see his beloved father in the angry, battered alcoholic who returns. The nuanced relationship between father and son is beautifully delineated. Miller-Lachmann credits readers with the capacity to appreciate hard truths, and the exploration of injustice gives the novel memorable heft.
Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2009