73 pages • 2 hours read
Julia AlvarezReturn to Sender
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Readers of Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez applaud its engaging storytelling and timely exploration of immigration issues, depicting the intersecting lives of a Vermont farm boy and a Mexican immigrant girl. Critics point out occasional predictability in plot development but appreciate the book's emotive resonance and its ability to spark important conversations.
Who Should Read Return to Sender?
Readers who enjoy Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez are typically interested in contemporary issues such as immigration and family dynamics. Fans of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan and The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros will find similar themes of cultural identity and resilience.
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Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
890L