Crossword Puzzle: In the Time of Butterflies

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Young Adult has 25 clues. Answers range from 4 to 11 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

the first mariposa
to persuade gradually
a firm belief in truth of someone
the author of the story
Maria Teresa's nickname
a strong role women play throughout the book; a major theme
someone who is killed because of their beliefs
general under Trujillo
the sisters' father
the sisters' mother
butterfly in spanish
main leader of communism
the oldest sister
the sisters last name
having to be in charge of something
what the husbands where being when they left there wives
the tree Dede refers to
where Mate and Minerva were put
mariposa in English
satisfaction of one's own accomplishments
to persist
the only sister that survived
when someone doesnt care how there actions affect others
the sisters experience this a lot
when character displays bravery