Questions About How the García Girls Lost Their Accents

by Julia Alvarez (Goodreads Author)

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Are there elements of magical realism in this novel?

Hannah Albracht Yes, there are. One of the sisters drawings seem to translate into real life events.

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why do the sisters like EACHOTHER SO MUCH?

Genevieve I'm not sure they do. They seem to be bound by being sisters as opposed to any friendly feelings towards one another as adults, and as kids, it seems …moreI'm not sure they do. They seem to be bound by being sisters as opposed to any friendly feelings towards one another as adults, and as kids, it seems more that they band together in the way many siblings do, out of necessity or proximity.(less)

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If you read this for a class, could you please tell me for which grade level and for which school?

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