The Courage of Elfina
Twelve-year-old Elfina lives with her grandmother in Paraguay. When a distant relative offers to have Elfina come live with her in the city so she can attend school, Elfina’s grandmother sends her off for a better life. But life with her relatives isn’t what Elfina thought it would be, and soon Elfina finds herself far away from home, living in Canada, and kept as a domestic servant by the family. School and an education are now a distant dream. When Elfina’s uncle makes inappropriate advances toward her, she knows she must somehow find the courage to escape and return home. But who will help her?
Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4594-1419-8
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$20.99 |
Interest Level | Grade 7 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Genre | Graphic Novels, High/Low, Young Adult |
Category | Diverse Books: Immigration & Refugees, Diverse Books: #MeToo, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
Copyright | 2020 |
Publisher | James Lorimer and Company Ltd., Publishers |
Imprint | Lorimer Children & Teens |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 64 |
Publication Date | 2019-08-01 |
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“A deceptively short read that casts needed light on a dark and dehumanizing practice.”—Kirkus Reviews