Isbn: 9781400065004 - the guardians: a novel (22 risultati)

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. From American Book Award-winning author Ana Castillo comes a suspenseful, moving novel about a sensuous, smart, and fiercely independent woman. Eking out a living as a teacher's aide in a small New Mexican border town, T a Regina is also raising her teenage nephew, Gabo, a hardworking boy who has entered the country illegally and aspires to the priesthood. When Gabo's father, Rafa, disappears while crossing over from Mexico, Regina fears the worst. After several days of waiting and with an ominous phone call from a woman who may be connected to a smuggling ring, Regina and Gabo resolve to find Rafa. Help arrives in the form of Miguel, an amorous, recently divorced history teacher; Miguel's gregarious abuelo Milton; a couple of Gabo's gangbanger classmates; and a priest of wayward faith. Though their journey is rife with challenges and danger, it will serve as a remarkable testament to family bonds, cultural pride, and the human experience Praise for The Guardians NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE An always skilled storyteller, Castillo] grounds her writing in . . . humor, love, suspense and heartache-that draw the reader in.-Chicago Sunday Sun-Times A rollicking read, with jokes and suspense and joy rides and hearts breaking . . . This smart, passionate novel deserves a wide audience. -Los Angeles Times What drives the novel is its chorus of characters, all, in their own way, witnesses and guardian angels. In the end, Castillo's unmistakable voice-earthy, impassioned, weaving a 'hybrid vocabulary for a hybrid people'-is the book's greatest revelation.-Time Out New York A wonderful novel . . . Castillo's most important accomplishment in The Guardians is to give a unique literary voice to questions about what makes up a 'family.' -El Paso Times A moving book that is both intimate and epic in its narrative. -Oscar Hijuelos, author of The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: good. Signed Copy: This item is signed by the author. Dust jacket is worn. Pages are sunned. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. L90.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. NF/NF. First edition, first printing. Inscribed by author on title page and dated in year of publication. 211 pp. Inscribed by Author(s).

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Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 211 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: Very Good. Hardcover, dust jacket, very good condition, light tan, 211pp.

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.