Trying to open Pages '08 files I get "This document can't be opened because it's too old."

I never owned pages '09 and I REALLY need my documents. This is unacceptable nonsense. Please tell me I can download a copy of iWork 09 someplace for Mavericks.
Thanks,

I suggest that you buy a retail copy of iWork '09 from Amazon or eBay & then update to the new iWork apps in the Mac App Store. You might check this link for the iWork '09 trial. I have no idea if it is still available.

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