A young girl named Yolanda experiences life in the Dominican Republic and later in the United States, dealing with cultural differences and family.
Author
Julia Alvarez
10 books in the catalog
Julia Alvarez has 10 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly family, coming-of-age and cultural fiction. The titles we've reviewed span 2001 to 2016.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
This book is the sequel to 'Cuando Tia Lola Vino (de Visita) A Quedarse' and continues the story of Lola and her family.
A young girl named Lola visits her aunt and uncle in the Dominican Republic, bringing a vibrant and chaotic energy that transforms their lives.
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A young girl visits her aunt in the Dominican Republic and helps her adjust to teaching in a new school.
Chabela, a young girl, moves to a new town and struggles with prejudice and fitting in after her family's farm is taken away.
In the Dominican Republic, a young girl named Julia searches for miracles and meaning in her life, encountering family, faith, and the realities of her world.
When Lola comes to visit, her aunt's house is filled with Dominican culture, food, and lively traditions.
When Lola's aunt Tia Lola comes to visit from the Dominican Republic, she brings a vibrant and sometimes chaotic energy to the household.
A young girl in the Dominican Republic grapples with political turmoil and her family's involvement in the resistance.
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