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327 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375958380
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez is a poignant and timely novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the complexities of immigration, the power of unlikely friendships, and the resilience of family bonds, making it a compelling choice for anyone interested in intriguing and emotionally charged young adult fiction.
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After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the...
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emotional: 81%
reflective: 54%
challenging: 40%
hopeful: 31%
sad: 31%
informative: 27%
tense: 27%
inspiring: 18%
lighthearted: 13%
funny: 9%
adventurous: 4%
dark: 4%
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Plot or character driven?
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Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Moderate
Racism, Kidnapping, Deportation327 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375958380
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez is a poignant and timely novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the complexities of immigration, the power of unlikely friendships, and the resilience of family bonds, making it a compelling choice for anyone interested in intriguing and emotionally charged young adult fiction.
Description
After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 81%
reflective: 54%
challenging: 40%
hopeful: 31%
sad: 31%
informative: 27%
tense: 27%
inspiring: 18%
lighthearted: 13%
funny: 9%
adventurous: 4%
dark: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, Kidnapping, Deportation