Books like Tonight, by Sea by Frances Temple
In a small Haitian village, Paulie endures growing frustration as governmental brutality and poverty make everyday life unbearable. Determined to find a better future, she joins a group of villagers, including her uncle, in a clandestine project: to construct a boat that will enable them to escape to the United States. Their plan embodies hope, resilience, and the collective yearning for freedom amid harsh circumstances.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Frances Temple
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