In the Shade of the Nispero Tree
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand. Yearling Books, $4.5 (192pp) ISBN 978-0-440-41660-9
With a mother born to la sociedad (high society) and a father who disdains it, Teresa struggles to understand the prejudices of 1960s Puerto Ric0. PW said, ""The author's portrait of Teresa, caught between her parents' polarized views, is especially well realized."" Ages 9-12. (Feb.)
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Reviewed on: 02/01/2001
Genre: Children's
Hardcover - 128 pages - 978-0-531-30154-8
Library Binding - 186 pages - 978-0-531-33154-5
Prebound-Sewn - 978-0-606-20722-5
