(Spanish version of the award-winning novel, THE RED UMBRELLA) In 1961, two years after the Cuban Communist revolution, Luc alvarez continues to live a normal teenage life, dreaming of parties and her first crush. in the two year period between 1960-1962 and the author\'s own family experience, this novel depicts the pain of losing one\'s homeland and showcases the generosity of the American spirit..
And what of her old life? Will she ever see her parents, friends, or country again? And if she does, will she still be the same girl? Based on the real events of Operation Pedro Pan where over 14,000 Cuban children were sent to the U.
S.
Arriving in the United States, Luc a is eventually sent to live with well-meaning strangers in Nebraska, but she struggles to adapt to a new country, a new language, a new way of life.
As the revolution\'s impact becomes more oppressive, Luc a\'s parents make the heart-wrenching decision to send her and her little brother to the United States--through a secret, clandestine movement to save the children.
And her family is being watched.
Her friends feel like strangers.
Neighbors disappear.
Freedoms are being stripped away.
But things in her country are changing. (Spanish version of the award-winning novel, THE RED UMBRELLA) In 1961, two years after the Cuban Communist revolution, Luc alvarez continues to live a normal teenage life, dreaming of parties and her first crush
