Book details
The Honourable Prison (Virago Upstarts)
Description
When Martha's father uses his newspaper to criticize the dictator of their Central American country, her family is taken to a remote pueblo in the Andes and put under house arrest. They face isolation, boredom, hunger and fear and she wonders if her father only cares about politics.
Age
12-13
Text complexity
beginner
Length
199 pages
Why to read
- Gain insight into the specific historical period or cultural context the book explores.
- Experience the unique narrative style or literary techniques employed by the author.
- Engage with the themes and moral questions the book raises, fostering personal growth and understanding.
- Appreciate the character development and the emotional journey they undergo, which may resonate with readers' own experiences.