Bibliograph

How the García girls lost their accents, by Julia Alvarez

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Label

How the García girls lost their accents, by Julia Alvarez

Language

eng

Illustrations

genealogical tables

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

How the García girls lost their accents

Oclc number

435422223

Responsibility statement

by Julia Alvarez

Summary

In the 1960s, political tension forces the García family away from Santo Domingo and towards the Bronx. The sisters all hit their strides in America, adapting and thriving despite cultural differences, language barriers, and prejudice. But Mami and Papi are more traditional, and they have far more difficulty adjusting to their new country. Making matters worse, the girls--frequently embarrassed by their parents--find ways to rebel against them

Table Of Contents

Antojos -- The kiss -- The four girls -- Joe -- The Rudy Elmenhurst story -- A regular revolution -- Daughter of invention -- Trespass -- Snow -- Floor show -- Blood of the conquistadores -- The human body -- Still lives -- An American surprise -- The drum

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