{"product_id":"the-lightning-dreamer-cubas-greatest-abolitionist-paperback","title":"The Lightning Dreamer: Cuba's Greatest Abolitionist - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargarita Engle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I find it so easy to forget \/ that I'm just a girl who is expected \/ to live \/ without thoughts.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Opposing slavery in Cuba in the nineteenth century was dangerous. The most daring abolitionists were poets who veiled their work in metaphor. Of these, the boldest was Gertrudis G mez de Avellaneda, nicknamed Tula. In passionate, accessible verses of her own, Engle evokes the voice of this book-loving feminist and abolitionist who bravely resisted an arranged marriage at the age of fourteen, and was ultimately courageous enough to fight against injustice. Historical notes, excerpts, and source notes round out this exceptional tribute.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargarita Engle\u003c\/b\u003e is a Cuban American poet and novelist whose work has been published in many countries. Her books include the Newbery Honor-winning \u003ci\u003eSurrender Tree, The Poet Slave of Cuba, Tropical Secrets, The Firefly Letters, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHurricane Dancers.\u003c\/i\u003e She lives with her husband in Northern California. Visit her website at www.margaritaengle.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 7.8 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightning Dreamer: Cuba's Greatest Abolitionist\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756600131872,"sku":"9780544541122","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c63d23f3406693aa930b4191bdd7bca0.webp?v=1780081906","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-lightning-dreamer-cubas-greatest-abolitionist-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}