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La Linea

A Novel

Ann Jaramillo
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Pages
144
Year
2016
Language
English
Publisher
Square Fish

About

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 gente as 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.

Latino Interest.

Related Subjects

  • Emigration, Immigration & Refugees
  • Social Themes
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • General
  • Family
  • Mexico
  • Places

Reviews

"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

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Ann JaramilloAuthor