| Courage to Succeed: Big Girl Now Contributor(s): Moore, Gwendolyn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0988864444 ISBN-13: 9780988864443 Publisher: Knowledge Power Communications OUR PRICE: $9.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Dysfunctional Families |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.15 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Courage to Succeed: Big Girl Now chronicles the true facts about a 14-year old, Hispanic girl, Angelica, who is forced by her parents to marry a man 7 years her senior. Angelica is robbed of her teenage years and immediately treads into the role of a wife and the duties of mom follows shortly thereafter. Her husband doesn't understand the need for her to pursue an education and is annoyed by Angelica wanting one. Angelica is a tough girl, she's smart and determined to beat the odds against her. Courage to Succeed: Big Girl Now will help young readers know they can triumph over any challenging situations whether its family traditions or poor beginnings. |