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OverviewFive novels, a book of essays, four collections of poetry, four children's books, and two works of adolescent fiction is a short-list of Dominican-American Julia Alvarez's accomplishments. She is regarded as one of the most critically and commercially successful Latina writers of our time. Readers are given an up-close examination of her life, including discussion of opportunities and obstacles, missteps, and triumphs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Clarissa AykroydPublisher: Cengage Learning, Inc Imprint: Lucent Books Dimensions: Width: 18.30cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.70cm Weight: 0.381kg ISBN: 9781420500226ISBN 10: 1420500228 Pages: 104 Publication Date: 01 December 2007 Recommended Age: From 11 to 14 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsReview: Julia Alvarez ...this introduction to author Alvarez gives a comprehensive look at the Dominican American writer's life and literary career. The lively writing, suggesting the author's deep enthusiasm for Alvarez's work, is supported by numerous quotes from Alvarez and details, particularly about Alvarez's teenage adjustment to life in New York, that will pique kids' interest.--Booklist, February 15, 2008 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |