I Lived on Butterfly Hill Summary
Marjorie Agosin

I Lived on Butterfly Hill Overview

“I Lived on Butterfly Hill” is a young adult historical novel by Marjorie Agosin which recounts several years in the life of Celeste Marconi as her homeland of Chile falls to fascism, and later rises against it. "I Lived on Butterfly Hill" recounts the challenges Celeste faces, as part of her family must hide, and she herself must live in the United States for several years until it is safe enough to return. As a result, "I Lived on Butterfly Hill" deals with important and classic themes, including family, faith, change, as well as themes like fear and revolution.