La Línea

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Synopsis

Miguel has dreamed of joining his parents in California since the day they left him behind in Mexico six years, eleven months, and twelve days ago. On the morning of his fifteenth birthday, Miguel's wait is over. Or so he thinks.

The trip north to the border - la línea- is fraught with dangers. Thieves. Border guards. And a grueling, two-day trek across the desert. It would be hard enough to survive alone. But it's almost impossible with his tagalong sister in tow. Their money gone and their hopes nearly dashed, Miguel and his sister have no choice but to hop the infamous mata genteas it races toward the border. As they cling to the roof of the speeding train, they hold onto each other, and to their dreams. But they quickly learn that you can't always count on dreams - even the ones that come true.

This is the story of many undocumented immigranted to the USA, especially teenagers in search of their parents.

Copyright:
2006

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
136 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780312373542
Publisher:
Square Fish
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Ann Jaramillo
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family
Submitted By:
Liz Halperin
Proofread By:
N/A
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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