Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (Peril, Police holding family at gunpoint)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ESSENTIAL
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12yo Carlos is living a pretty sweet life. His family lives in Cuba near his abuelo's farm, his best friend lives nearby and he spends weekends at the beach hunting for shark teeth. But when Fidel Castro and his Revolutionaries overthrow the government, Carlos life drastically changes. His father is in danger and the family business is taken. Then his father disappears.
I loved this perspective on the Cuban Revolution. Based on the author's father's experiences, How to Say Goodbye in Cuban, really shows the impact political turmoil can have on the residents of a country, especially the children. I loved the author's note at the end with photos of his father and grandfather. I think this will be an important book and rate it an essential purchase. Carlos and his family are Cuban
Lisa Librarian
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