The Disappeared

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On sale Jun 10, 2010 | 144 Pages | 9780142415405

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From National Book Award-winning author of Homeless Bird comes a riveting tale about love and sacrifice.

“This will be a new subject for most young readers, and it will be eye opening.”—Kirkus Reviews

Silvia will stop at nothing to save her brother.

In a war-torn country controlled by a power-hungry general, Silvia’s brother has Disappeared, and she’ll risk anything to find him. Norberto, the general’s son, is just arrogant and foolish enough to help. He’ll fall in love with her, and then he’ll ask his father to set Eduardo free. At least, that’s the premise on which Silvia bases her scheme.

In chapters alternating between Silvia’s and Eduardo’s perspectives, acclaimed author Gloria Whelan gives voice to the families who struggled to survive in 1970s Argentina . . . and to the many who still remain Disappeared.
Gloria Whelan won a National Book Award in 2000 for her novel Homeless Bird. She is the author of dozens of books for young readers, including Goodbye, Vietnam; Hannah; and Next Spring an Oriole. View titles by Gloria Whelan

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From National Book Award-winning author of Homeless Bird comes a riveting tale about love and sacrifice.

“This will be a new subject for most young readers, and it will be eye opening.”—Kirkus Reviews

Silvia will stop at nothing to save her brother.

In a war-torn country controlled by a power-hungry general, Silvia’s brother has Disappeared, and she’ll risk anything to find him. Norberto, the general’s son, is just arrogant and foolish enough to help. He’ll fall in love with her, and then he’ll ask his father to set Eduardo free. At least, that’s the premise on which Silvia bases her scheme.

In chapters alternating between Silvia’s and Eduardo’s perspectives, acclaimed author Gloria Whelan gives voice to the families who struggled to survive in 1970s Argentina . . . and to the many who still remain Disappeared.

Author

Gloria Whelan won a National Book Award in 2000 for her novel Homeless Bird. She is the author of dozens of books for young readers, including Goodbye, Vietnam; Hannah; and Next Spring an Oriole. View titles by Gloria Whelan

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