Awards
- Booklist Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth
- Junior Library Guild Selection
Overview
Portugal, 1967. Sónia thinks she knows what her future holds. She’ll become a poet, and together she and her artist boyfriend, Zé Miguel, will rise above the government restrictions that shape their lives. The restrictions on what Sónia can do and where she can go without a man’s permission. The restrictions on what music she can enjoy, what books she can read, what questions she can ask. But when Zé Miguel is arrested for anti-government activities and Sónia’s family’s restaurant is shut down, Sónia’s plans are upended. No longer part of the comfortable middle class, she’s forced to leave school and take a low-paying, grueling, dangerous job. She thought she understood the dark sides of her world, but now she sees suffering she never imagined. Without the protection of her boyfriend or her family, can Sónia find a way to fight for justice? This poignant novel in verse follows a teen girl discovering how to resist tyranny and be true to herself.
Full Product Details
Author: Lyn Miller-Lachmann
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
Dimensions:
Width: 14.60cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.472kg
ISBN: 9798765610114
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 07 May 2024
Recommended Age: From 14 to 15 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""A revealing, timely glimpse into Portugal's frighteningly recent history and a passionate, authentically teen portrait of one young woman finding her voice, claiming her power, and writing her way to freedom.""--Melanie Crowder, author of Jumper -- (11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Beautifully-written verse perfectly captures this young poet standing up to injustice. A must read!""--Kip Wilson, YA author of White Rose and The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin -- (10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Deeply engrossing and moving. Miller-Lachmann is masterful in showing us the heart of a girl who's finding her voice and the soul of a country in conflict with itself."" --Betty G. Yee, author of Gold Mountain -- (10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Sensuous. Atmospheric. Compelling. You won't want to put this one down.""--Ellen Hopkins, author of the Crank trilogy -- (10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM)"
"""The verse format allows S�nia's poetic voice to shine, drawing readers into the stark reality she's dealing with. . . Conveys harshness, beauty--and lingering hope.""--starred, Kirkus Reviews -- (2/12/2024 12:00:00 AM) ""Beautifully and fluidly written, Miller-Lachmann's memorable verse novel captures the setting splendidly, dramatizing the abysmal condition of women under the dictatorship.""--starred, Booklist -- (1/19/2024 12:00:00 AM) ""A revealing, timely glimpse into Portugal's frighteningly recent history and a passionate, authentically teen portrait of one young woman finding her voice, claiming her power, and writing her way to freedom.""--Melanie Crowder, author of Jumper -- (11/28/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Beautifully-written verse perfectly captures this young poet standing up to injustice. A must read!""--Kip Wilson, YA author of White Rose and The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin -- (10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Deeply engrossing and moving. Miller-Lachmann is masterful in showing us the heart of a girl who's finding her voice and the soul of a country in conflict with itself."" --Betty G. Yee, author of Gold Mountain -- (10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Sensuous. Atmospheric. Compelling. You won't want to put this one down.""--Ellen Hopkins, author of the Crank trilogy -- (10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM)"
"""Beautifully-written verse perfectly captures this young poet standing up to injustice. A must read!""--Kip Wilson, YA author of White Rose and The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin -- (10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Deeply engrossing and moving. Miller-Lachmann is masterful in showing us the heart of a girl who's finding her voice and the soul of a country in conflict with itself."" --Betty G. Yee, author of Gold Mountain -- (10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Sensuous. Atmospheric. Compelling. You won't want to put this one down.""--Ellen Hopkins, author of the Crank trilogy -- (10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM)"
Author Information
Lyn Miller-Lachmann is an author, educator, and editor. Her novels include Torch, winner of the 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature, Gringolandia, Rogue, Moonwalking, and Eyes Open. She earned a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, Lyn enjoys traveling to new places. She lives in New York City and lived part-time in Lisbon, Portugal, for many years.
