The patchwork quilt
Valerie Flournoy
Using scraps cut from the family's old clothing, Tanya helps her grandmother and mother make a beautiful quilt that tells the story of her family's life.
Read Time: ~5.1 hr
When you open your eyes
by Celeste Conway (2012)
About this book
In Buenos Aires, where her father is the legal attaché at the U.S. Embassy, sixteen-year-old Tess falls in love and tries to live the fast and free life of her friends until she discovers the devastating consequences of ignoring rules.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreWhen you open your eyes Lead Character
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