{"product_id":"the-red-umbrella-paperback","title":"The Red Umbrella - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristina Diaz Gonzalez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Red Umbrella\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving tale of a 14-year-old girl's journey from Cuba to America as part of Operation Pedro Pan--an organized exodus of more than 14,000 unaccompanied children, whose parents sent them away to escape Fidel Castro's revolution.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1961, two years after the Communist revolution, Luc a  lvarez still leads a carefree life, dreaming of parties and her first crush. But when the soldiers come to her sleepy Cuban town, everything begins to change. Freedoms are stripped away. Neighbors disappear. And soon, Luc a's parents make the heart-wrenching decision to send her and her little brother to the United States--on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuddenly plunked down in Nebraska with well-meaning strangers, Luc a struggles to adapt to a new country, a new language, a new way of life. But what of her old life? Will she \u003ci\u003eever\u003c\/i\u003e see her home or her parents again? And if she does, will she still be the same girl?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Red Umbrella\u003c\/i\u003e is a touching story of country, culture, family, and the true meaning of home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Captures the fervor, uncertainty and fear of the times. . . . \u003cb\u003eCompelling.\"\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Gonzalez deals effectively with separation, culture shock, homesickness, uncertainty and identity as she captures what is also \u003cb\u003ea grand adventure\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristina Diaz Gonzalez based this powerful novel on the experiences of her parents, and of the more than 14,000 other unaccompanied minors who came to the United States through Operation Pedro Pan. This mass exodus of children is a little-known and fascinating piece of history, and Gonzalez has created a story that brings that history vibrantly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGonzalez practiced law for several years before returning to her childhood passion for stories and writing. \u003ci\u003eThe Red Umbrella\u003c\/i\u003e is her first novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristina Diaz Gonzalez lives in Miami, Florida, with her husband and two sons. You can visit her on the Web at www.christinagonzalez.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 13, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Canyon Reader Award (2014)\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 Red Umbrella\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 3.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755643863328,"sku":"9780375854897","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0e26163523757cfb1a426726df138c98.webp?v=1780064557","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-red-umbrella-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}