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I, Juan de Pereja by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino

I, Juan de Pareja

By Elizabeth Borton de Trevino
Level 7
Review:

Published in 1965, I, Juan De Pareja was a worthy winner of The Newbery Medal. This book takes place in 17th-century Spain and is based on the real life of one of the greatest Spanish painters of the time period. The publisher’s description reads, “Told through the eyes of Velazquez’s slave and assistant, this vibrant novel depicts both the beauty and the cruelty of 17th-century Spain and tells the story of Juan, who was born a slave and died a respected artist.” The language is rich and the educational value is high.

(Reviewed by an Official Good and Beautiful Reviewer)

Region Spain
Period 17th Century
Genre Biography, Fiction
Digital Format Audiobook
The Good and the Beautiful Library No
  • Audiobook
  • 4 Entertainment Value
  • 4 Moral Value
  • 5 Educational Value
  • 4.5 Literary Value
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