When she returns home, it is with newfound determination. But when she puts her schoolwork before her familia, sonias mother sends her to relatives. Along with the books that preceded it the hoopster 2005, hiphop high school 2006, and homeboyz 2007 the secret story of sonia rodriguez is part of a loose series of novels that describe the struggles. This story shows how sonias family expectations collide with those of traditional. Because her pregnant ama is on bed rest with twins, sonia has to take care of her three brothers, her 3job father, and her drunkle, who seems to think hes about to enjoy certain privileges. The secret story of sonia rodriguez audiobook listen. The secret story of sonia rodriguez summary supersummary.
Also included is a glossary of terms for the spanish voca. Publication date 2008 topics mexican americans juvenile fiction, mexican americans fiction, family problems fiction publisher. The secret story of sonia rodriquez audiobook by alan. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan sitomer is a fun and entertaining multiculturaldiversity book. She lives with her father,mother, younger brother and drunkle uncle. Sonia lives with her mom and dad, uncle, and brothers. Read the secret story of sonia rodriguez book pdf sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican immigrants who came to california before she was born. Thesecretstoryofsoniarodriguez by store to book issuu. Sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican immigrants who came to california before she was born.
The secret story of sonia rodriguez is a story about a girl who is an american citizen, but parents are not. Safe at second, scott johnson, 1999, juvenile fiction, 245 pages. I recommend this book to the people who like mexican, american chicano culture books. The secret story of sonia rodriguez internet archive. Her hardworking father struggles to support the family while her pregnant mother stays in bed watching telenovelas and calling out for her daughter to run errands or do chorestasks that her brothers are not expected to complete. Hyperion book ch, feb 9, 2010 juvenile fiction 320 pages. To ask other readers questions about the secret story of sonia rodriguez, please. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Books by alan lawrence sitomer authors like alan lawrence. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer book cover, description, publication history. Find books like the secret story of sonia rodriguez from the worlds largest community of readers. Sonia is like any ordinary hispanic teenager who has to do all the chores and. Not only does she do all the cooking and cleaning, but she. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan sitomer goodreads.
They see sonia as the oldest daughter, someone who is supposed to cook, clean, supervise, care for and help around the house. This book is about girl named sonia rodriguez, who wants to be the first to graduate from high school. The rise and fall of a latin queen, and t is for tutu. Listen to secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence. The secret story of sonia rodriguez book by alan sitomer. Characters sonia rodriguez the main character drunkle the fat drunk lazy uncle the setting of the strory the secret story of sonia rodriguez is in mexico and california the secret story of sonia. Buy a cheap copy of the secret story of sonia rodriguez book by alan sitomer. Sonia plans to be the first in her family to graduate high school and go to. How children succeed paul tough, dan miller narrator infobuy. The book has its own lesson to teach kids that no matter what the situations in life they have, they need to face it like sonia rodriguez and know what is the most important thing to do that can change their lives later in the future, education. Her parents are illegal aliens who came to the united states from mexico, so that their family may have a the chance of a better life. Tenthgrader sonia reveals secrets about her life and her hispanic family as she studies hard to become the first rodriguez to finish high school. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by ashley diaz on prezi. Sep 29, 2014 the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer summary.
The secret story of sonia rodriguez book, 2008 worldcat. Alan lawrence sitomer tenthgrader sonia reveals secrets about her life and her hispanic family as she studies hard to become the first rodriguez to finish high school. Sitomer, an acclaimed author as well as californias teacher of the year for 2007, delivers a poignant, funny coming of age story about a firstgeneration hispanic teen torn between her dreams and her familia. Despite her duties at home, sonia struggles to keep up with her schoolwork.
Dec 23, 2015 the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer in chm, djvu, doc download ebook. California teacher of the year alan lawrence sitomer is the author of hard hitting bestsellers like homeboyz. Dec 26, 2008 when sonia has had enough of doing absolutely everything for the family and decides to put her studies first, her ama is outraged. Geraldo trys to come to the recuse but, her tio knocks him out. Books similar to the secret story of sonia rodriguez. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer. Click to read more about the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer summary. The secret story of sonia rodriguez was engaging and enjoyable.
The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer in chm, djvu, doc download ebook. Sonia is one of those characters that you really care about. The secret story of sonia rodriguez was nominated for the same award. Sonia rodriguez, the teenage daughter of illegal mexican immigrants, feels stuck in the middle of two worlds.
Also included is a glossary of terms for the spanish vocabulary sprinkled throughout the text. Pregant with twins relgious sonia goes back to her home. Explore alans titles in detail by clicking on the buttons below the full list. To date, alan has authored more than 20 books with works ranging from hardhitting ya novels like caged warrior, homeboyz, and hiphop high school to humorous and warm childrens picture books such as daddies do it different, cindersmella and daddys zigzagging bedtime story. When sonia has had enough of doing absolutely everything for the family and decides to put her studies first, her ama is outraged. Goodreads members who liked the secret story of sonia. Recorded books, llc playaway digital audio findaway world, llc. This book has many lessons tht come from a single person that struggled to graduate from high school. Her father has three social security numbers, her mother is pregnant again, and neither of them speaks english. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan sitomer. Sharp, wise, and extremely insightful, the secret story of sonia rodriguez is an eyeopening and attention grabbing book.
She was born in california but the rest of the family were born in mexico. Books by alan lawrence sitomer authors like alan lawrence sitomer what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. The secret story of sonia rodriguez half price books. The book has its own lesson to teach kids that no matter what the situations in life they have, they need to face it like sonia rodriguez and know what is the most important thing to do. The straightforward style and compelling voice make this a book that many teens will be able to draw connections with from the text to their own lives. Oct 27, 2008 california teacher of the year alan lawrence sitomer is the author of hardhitting bestsellers like homeboyz. Her family of course is a big believer in women cleaning and cooking. Feb 09, 2010 sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican immigrants who came to california before she was born. Its about a girl named sonia shes mexican american. I have a social security number, a passport, and a license to drive.
The secret story of sonia rodriguez by sitomer, alan lawrence tenthgrader sonia rodriguez reveals secrets about her life and her hispanic family as she studies hard to become the first rodriguez to finish high school. The secret story of sonia rodriguez paperback february 9, 2010. Californiaborn sonia rodriguez, 15, the daughter of illegal mexican immigrants, is determined to be the first high school graduate in her family. The secret story of sonia rodriguez eaudiobook, 2009. Published september 30th 2008 by little, brown books for young readers. Her father has three social security numbers, her mother is pregnant again, and neither of them speak english.
Her goal is nearly impossible to achieve when she is expected to cook, clean, and care for younger siblings while her pregnant mother lounges in bed watching telenovelas. Books similar to the secret story of sonia rodriguez goodreads. The secret story of sonia rodriguez the secret story of sonia rodriguez audiobook, by alan lawrence sitomer. Food, girls, and other things i cant have allen zadoff. The secret story of sonia rodriguez paperback february 9, 2010 by alan lawrence sitomer author.
It is amazing to me that this book was not written by an hispanic girl because the story so accurately describes what it is like to be a mexicanamerican girl from a poor family. Sonia plans to be the first in her family to graduate high. Jan 09, 2009 california teacher of the year alan lawrence sitomer is the author of hardhitting bestsellers like homeboyz. Sa sonia is the friend of teeay, a main character from sitomers hiphop high school. The secret story of sonia rodriguez 2008 sonia rodriguez is the oldest of five. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by sitomer, alan lawrence tenthgrader sonia rodriguez reveals secrets about her life and her hispanic family as she studies hard to. The secret story of sonia rodriguez paperback february 9. The secret story of sonia rodriguez alan lawrence sitomer. The secret story of sonia rodriguez 2008 is educator and author alan lawrence sitomers fourth novel for young adult readers.
Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Sonia plans to be the first in her family to graduate high school and go to college. Recorded books the secret story of sonia rodriguez. I love a good cinderella story, and the secret story of sonia rodriguez hits all the right notes, with funny and appealing mexican flair. The secret story of sonia rodriguez audiobook, by alan lawrence sitomer. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by sitomer, alan lawrence tenthgrader sonia reveals secrets about her life and her hispanic family as she studies hard to become the first rodriguez to finish high school.
Tenthgrader sonia reveals secrets about her life and her hispanic family as she studies hard to. Connections papi sonias dad why teachers should teach this book. Consequently, sonia is shipped back to mexico to learn some life lessons from her grandmother. California teacher of the year alan lawrence sitomer is the author of hardhitting bestsellers like homeboyz. The secret story of sonia rodriguez, 2010, 320 pages, alan. The secret story of sonia rodriguez by donovan dorce on prezi. If you liked the secret story of sonia rodriguez by alan lawrence sitomer, here are some books like this. Her mother, pregnant with twins, spends the day watching telenovelas, relying on sonia for help at every possible and usually inconvenient moment. This 110 question reading guide accompanies the book the secret story of sonia rodriguez.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Questions are chronologically ordered by chapter and provide many opportunities for reflections, connections, and sharing in partner and small groups. Sitomer, an acclaimed author as well as californias teacher of the year for 2007, delivers a poignant, funny comingofage story about a firstgeneration hispanic teen torn between her dreams and her familia. The secret story of sonia rodriguez recorded books. Join facebook to connect with imelda blackburn and others you may know. This guide was created by tracie vaughn zimmer, a reading.
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