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The Disappeared

by Gloria Whelan

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This book told the story of two young people during the violent era of the 1970s in Argentina. The story is told in chapters alternating between the perspectives of Eduardo and Silvia. Eduardo is kidnapped from his home by the military, and suffers unspeakable torture while imprisoned. When Eduardo disappears, Silvia will stop at nothing to find her brother, even if it means putting herself in danger. Silvia begins dating Norberto, the son of the evil General Lopez, in an effort to win her brother's release. Unbenownst to Silvia, her parents have their own plans to free Eduardo. Read The Disappeared to find out what happens when their plans collide and puts their whole family in danger. (

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A riveting tale about love and sacrifice by a National Book Award winner.

The Disappeared. Los desaparecidos. This is the name given to those who opposed Argentina’s dictatorial government and were kidnapped to ensure their silence. With her hometown of Buenos Aires ensconsced in the political nightmare, Silvia devises a plan to save her missing brother. She’ll make Norberto, son of the general who arrests dissenters, fall in love with her–and he’ll have his father set Eduardo free.

Told in alternating chapters, this powerful and poetic story follows Silvia as she spirals into Norberto’s world, and Eduardo as he struggles to endure physical and emotional torture. Will Silvia’s scheme reunite her family? Or will the pursuit of freedom cost these devoted siblings their lives?

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:01 -0400)

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