50 pages • 1 hour read
Sonia ManzanoThe Revolution of Evelyn Serrano
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Review Roundup
The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano vividly captures the political turmoil of 1969 Spanish Harlem through the eyes of a rebellious teen. While praised for its authentic cultural depiction and historical insight, some critiques mention its pacing and character development. Overall, it offers a compelling, if occasionally uneven, exploration of identity and activism.
Who Should Read The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano?
A reader who enjoys The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano, featuring a young Latina protagonist navigating cultural identity and activism in 1960s Spanish Harlem, would likely appreciate The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez.
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Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
720L