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An uninterrupted view of the sky / Melanie Crowder.
In Bolivia in 1999, when their father is unjustly arrested and their mother leaves, Francisco, seventeen, and his sister Pilar, eight, must move to the dirty, dehumanizing, and corrupt prison.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780399169007
- Physical Description: 289 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York : Philomel Books, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
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- Prisons > Fiction.
Political corruption > Fiction.
Families > Bolivia > Fiction.
Aymara > Fiction.
Indigenous peoples > Fiction.
Indigenous peoples > Bolivia > Fiction.
Young adult fiction.
Bolivia > History > 20th century > Fiction.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Fort St. James Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort St. James Public Library | YA CRO (Text) | 35196001017826 | Young Adult | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
When his father is sent to jail after being falsely convicted of a crime in 1999 Bolivia, teen Francisco is forced to choose between living with his father in prison and relocating to the mountains, where people have lived for centuries without education or modern conveniences. Simultaneous eBook. - Baker & Taylor
In Bolivia in 1999, when their father is unjustly arrested and their mother leaves, Francisco, seventeen, and his sister Pilar, eight, must move to the dirty, dehumanizing, and corrupt prison. - Penguin Putnam
Modern history unearthed as a boy becomes an innocent victim of corruption in Bolivia's crime world, where the power of family is both a prison and a means of survival.
It's 1999 in Bolivia and Francisco's life consists of school, soccer, and trying to find space for himself in his family's cramped yet boisterous home. But when his father is arrested on false charges and sent to prison by a corrupt system that targets the uneducated, the poor, and the indigenous majority, Francisco and his sister are left with no choice: They must move into prison with their father. There, they find a world unlike anything they've ever known, where everythingâa door, a mattress, protection from other inmatesâhas its price.
Prison life is dirty, dire, and dehumanizing. With their lives upended, Francisco faces an impossible decision: Break up the family and take his sister to their grandparents in the Andean highlands, fleeing the city and the future within his grasp, or remain together in the increasingly dangerous prison. Pulled between two undesirable options, Francisco must confront everything he once believed about the world and his place within it.
In this heart-wrenching novel, Melanie Crowder sheds light on a little-known era of modern South American historyâwhere injustice still looms largeâand proves that hope can be found, even in the most desperate places.
Perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys, Matt de la Pena, and Jacqueline Woodson.
Praise for An Uninterrupted View of the Sky:
? "Crowder delivers a disturbing portrait of innocent families trapped in corrupt systems, as well as a testament to the strength of enduring cultural traditions and the possibility of finding family in the unlikeliest places."âPublishers Weekly, starred review
? "Readers will feel utterly invested in Francisco's various challenges...A riveting, Dickensian tale."âKirkus, starred review
? "Themes of poverty, social injustice...violence toward women, coming-of-age, romantic love, and a sliver of precarious hope are woven into the plot...[An] important addition to libraries."âSchool Library Journal, starred review
"[A] trenchant novel...This hard-hitting, ultimately hopeful story will open readersâ eyes to a lesser-known historical moment and the far-reaching implications of U.S. policy."âBooklist
"[This novel] is raw, gripping, poetic and bold....Crowder takes you on an emotional pilgrimage that you wonât want to end."âRT Book Reviews, five-starred review
Praise for Audacity:
2015 National Jewish Book Award finalist
Washington Post Best Childrenâs Poetry Book
New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
ILA Notable Book for a Global Society
ALA Top 10 Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick
ALSC Notable Children's Book nominee
? "Crowder breathes life into a world long past...Compelling, powerful and unforgettable."âKirkus Reviews, starred review
? "[An] impactful addition to any historical fiction collection."âSchool Library Journal, starred review
? "With a thorough historical note, glossary of terms, and bibliography, this will make an excellent complement to units on womenâs rights and the labor movement, but it will also satisfy readers in search of a well-told tale of a fierce heroine."âBCCB, starred review
? "This is an excellent title that can open discussions in U.S. history and economics courses about womenâs rights, labor unions, and the immigrant experience."âSchool Library Connection, starred review