Colombia, 1990s: During Pablo Escobar's violent heyday, sheltered seven-year-old Chula tries to understand mysterious Petrona, the teenaged live-in maid her mother has hired from the city's guerilla-occupied slums.
Title alpha The Fruit of the Drunken Tree: A Novel
Level Adult Crossover High Plus
Pages Count 304
Genre Fiction
Trim Size 6" x 9"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2018-07-30
JLG Release Date Aug 2018
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Adult Crossover High Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Adult Crossover High Plus
Adult Crossover High Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up For the more advanced high school reader who is ready for adult reading, our ACH+ Category is a great choice. With more sophisticated and challenging themes, the 14 books in ACH+ open up new worlds for teen readers. Take note: These selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.
Crime: Drug Trafficking/Dealing,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Drug Use/Abuse,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: General