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OverviewMiguel's life is just beginning. Or so he thinks. Fifteen-year-old Miguel leaves his rancho deep in Mexico to migrate to California across la linea, the border, in a debut novel from Ann Jaramillo of life-changing, cliff-hanging moments. But Miguel's carefully laid plans change suddenly when his younger sister Elena stows away and follows him. Together, Miguel and Elena endure hardships and danger on their journey of desperation and desire, loyalty and betrayal. An epilogue, set ten years after the events of the story, shows that you can't always count on dreams--even the ones that come true.Latino Interest. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ann JaramilloPublisher: Roaring Brook Press Imprint: Roaring Brook Press Dimensions: Width: 16.30cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.40cm Weight: 0.268kg ISBN: 9781596431546ISBN 10: 1596431547 Pages: 131 Publication Date: 04 April 2006 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsA gripping contemporary survival adventure, this spare first novel is also a heart-wrenching family story of courage, betrayal, and love. -- Booklist , Starred Review Jaramillo's first novel is convincing and effective. -- The Horn Book Magazine <br> A nail-biting real-life adventure. -- Kirkus Reviews <br> This well-written account of the perils of illegal border crossing would make a worthwhile read for students studying history, geography, or cultures and is a solid recommendation for both school and public libraries. -- Voices of Youth Advocates <br><br> The author creates a mood of desperation and anxiety as the story unfolds and Miguel and Elena discover that crossing la linea will forever change the way they look at themselves and the world. -- School Library Journal A gripping contemporary survival adventure, this spare first novel is also a heart-wrenching family story of courage, betrayal, and love. Booklist, Starred Review Jaramillo's first novel is convincing and effective. The Horn Book Magazine A nail-biting real-life adventure. Kirkus Reviews This well-written account of the perils of illegal border crossing would make a worthwhile read for students studying history, geography, or cultures and is a solid recommendation for both school and public libraries. Voices of Youth Advocates The author creates a mood of desperation and anxiety as the story unfolds and Miguel and Elena discover that crossing la linea will forever change the way they look at themselves and the world. School Library Journal Author InformationAnn Jaramillo teaches English as a Second Language to Mexican-American seventh and eighth graders in Salinas, California. She is the author of the young adult novel La Linea Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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