{"product_id":"tropical-secrets-holocaust-refugees-in-cuba-paperback","title":"Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargarita Engle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurned away from the shores of New York, a young Jewish boy seeks refuge in Cuba during WWII. Here in this tropical sanctuary, so far away from Germany, will he be safe from Nazi influence? \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA stunning new novel in verse from Margarita Engle, the Pura Belpré Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Poet Slave of Cuba\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDaniel has escaped Nazi Germany with nothing but a desperate dream that he might one day find his parents again. But that golden land called New York has turned away his ship full of refugees, and Daniel finds himself in Cuba instead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the tropical island begins to work its magic on him, the young refugee befriends a local girl with some painful secrets of her own. Yet even in Cuba, the Nazi darkness is never far away . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile Daniel is a fictional character, \u003ci\u003eTropical Secrets \u003c\/i\u003eis based on real events in history. This book is perfect for young adults who are interested in reading stories about refugees, immigrants, and the pernicious reach of fascist influence during World War II. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTropical Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Readers who think they might not like a novel in verse will be pleasantly surprised at how quickly and smoothly the story flows . . . The book will provide great fodder for discussion of the Holocaust, self-reliance, ethnic and religious bias, and more.\" --\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is an outstanding choice for young people of all reading skills. Reluctant readers will be encouraged by the open layout and brief text, and everyone will be captivated by the eloquent poems and compelling characters.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargarita Engle\u003c\/b\u003e is a Cuban American poet, novelist, and journalist whose work has been published in many countries. She is the author of young adult nonfiction books and novels in verse including \u003ci\u003eThe Surrender Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor Book, \u003ci\u003eThe Poet Slave of Cuba\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHurricane Dancers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Firefly Letters\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in northern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 12, 2017\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 Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba\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 6.1\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":51764970291488,"sku":"9781250129819","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bc61bc754023bbd7bfd8c8d54743f704.webp?v=1780259106","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/tropical-secrets-holocaust-refugees-in-cuba-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}