![]() by turns shocking and funny." - VOYA extras "A richly described coming-of-age story set in a culture both foreign and familiar. By turns heartbreaking, infuriating and ultimately inspiring." - Kirkus, STARRED The complexities of class and ethnicity within Ecuadorian society are explained seamlessly within the context of the first-person narrative, and a glossary and pronunciation guide further help to plunge readers into the novel's world. Bright spots of humor and warmth are woven throughout, and readers will agonize for Virginia while seething at her tormentors. * "A moving, lyrical novel that will particularly resonate with teens caught between cultures." - Booklist, STARRED The authors' candid narrative richly depicts Virginia's passage from a childhood filled with demoralization to a young woman who sees her life through new eyes." - Publishers Weekly, STARRED Along the way, though, she employs her imagination, persistence, and hard-won wisdom to recover her strength and freedom. ![]() * "Narrating in a singular, authentic voice, Virginia dreams of escape, but her broken identity leaves her directionless. ![]() * "This is a poignant coming-of-age novel that will expose readers to the exploitation of girls around the world whose families grow up in poverty." - School Library Journal, STARRED ![]()
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