The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba's Struggle for Freedom
Winner of the Pura Belpré Award and a Newbery Honor Book, The Surrender Tree tells the haunting story of Rosa, a freed Cuban slave at the time of Cuba's third War of Independence from Spain. Rather than enjoy her freedom, she hides in the forest in order to tend the wounded with wild plants. Written in verse, Rosa's vivid description of the healing plants and tragedies of war will mesmerize readers long after they turn the final page. Bilingual edition available.
Language: Spanish,Spanish vocabulary featured
Culture/Community: Cuban / Cuban American
Heritage & History: Caribbean Heritage and History, Hispanic Heritage and History
Book Awards: Américas Award & Honor Books, Newbery Medal & Honor Books, Pura Belpré Award & Honor Books
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Writing & Journals, Nature and the Outdoors, Strong Girls and Women, Coming of Age, Health and Wellness, Holidays and Celebrations, Identity, Immigration, U.S. History
Genre: Non-Fiction, Poetry, Short Stories
Format: Novel
Audiobook: No
Age Level: Young Adult
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Book Series: Novels in Verse: Hispanic Heritage, Historical Fiction for Middle Grades and Young Adults: Hispanic Heritage, Stories Told in Letters and Verse
9780312608712