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katinaroberts 's review for:
The Red Umbrella
by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
This is a YA novel, but our library had it marked "12-13" on the side and I would have to agree that this is the perfect book for a 12 - 13 year old. I also loved it as an adult too, but you know how there are some books that are marked YA and you think, "No way is this appropriate for a young YA"?....anyways. :)
This is the story of Lucia and her family, set during the Cuban revolution. Lucia and her brother are sent to the U.S. while their parents stay behind in Cuba. The author does a good job of showing the gradual changes in Cuban culture/politics and also does a good job of showing the perception of the changes through "Cuban eyes" and also "American eyes."
The story is very sweet without being too sweet or unbelievable. It is a great quick read. Would recommend to all...especially young readers who maybe haven't experienced historical fiction yet. This is a great introduction.
This is the story of Lucia and her family, set during the Cuban revolution. Lucia and her brother are sent to the U.S. while their parents stay behind in Cuba. The author does a good job of showing the gradual changes in Cuban culture/politics and also does a good job of showing the perception of the changes through "Cuban eyes" and also "American eyes."
The story is very sweet without being too sweet or unbelievable. It is a great quick read. Would recommend to all...especially young readers who maybe haven't experienced historical fiction yet. This is a great introduction.