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AN Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio
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3 out of 5
Based on 204 Ratings and 58 Reviews

Book Description
A collection of stories captures the lives of different teenagers growing up in the barrio, including Rita, who goes to live with her grandparents in Puerto Rico; Luis, who spends his days working at his father's junkyard; and Sandra, who tries to rediscover her natural Latino beauty. Reprint. PW. AB. SLJ.
Book Information
PublisherPuffin Books
BindingPaperback (12 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages176
ISBN-10014038068X
ISBN-13978-0140380682
Publication Date12/01/1996
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About Judith Ortiz Cofer (Author) : Judith Ortiz Cofer is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Judith Ortiz Cofer include Call Me Maria, El Ano De Nuestra Revolucio... more
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1/31/2012 Carmela Martino said: Read this a long time ago but wanted to record the title for future reference.
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