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Mar 22, 2011
Wendy
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Oops, I finished already. I could just never tell what was going to happen and I HAD to keep reading.
In some ways this reminds me of certain books that were popular with kids in middle school (and, as I understand it, still are)--slightly graphic, exploitative books about abused children, sometimes memoirs. (Come to think of it, those are popular with adults, too.) I say that ONLY to point out that I think there's a big audience for this book, which I wasn't expecting at all. This book is the op ...more
In some ways this reminds me of certain books that were popular with kids in middle school (and, as I understand it, still are)--slightly graphic, exploitative books about abused children, sometimes memoirs. (Come to think of it, those are popular with adults, too.) I say that ONLY to point out that I think there's a big audience for this book, which I wasn't expecting at all. This book is the op ...more
Based on the true story of a seven year old Indian girl in Ecuador sent to work for a cruel couple as a virtual slave, the novel is emotional and upsetting. Her story is rather unbelievable as she cares for an infant and keeps house for working parents at such a young age. This happens in other parts of the world and is not unique. As she matures, her situation must change. The story is skillfully constructed and not told in a chronological fashion. It is a moving story of a bright girl who ove
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Jul 27, 2011
Ann
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This is a rich cultural and emotional story. Born into an indígenas family in Equador, raised as a virtual
slave in a mestizo household, young Virgina struggles to find her way against the life she has been dealt.
Virginia's strength and beautiful spirit dazzle with triumph. ...more
slave in a mestizo household, young Virgina struggles to find her way against the life she has been dealt.
Virginia's strength and beautiful spirit dazzle with triumph. ...more
Aug 13, 2011
Karen Gibson
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it was amazing
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I loved this book by a Colorado author. It is a GREAT book for middle to intermediate age girls.
I enjoyed learning about the life of the indigenas in Ecuador.
Apr 19, 2011
Kris Springer
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Sep 11, 2011
Donalyn
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Oct 09, 2012
Marlena
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