Finding Our Way Author:Rene Saldana Jr. Whether set in a Georgia town or in Texas on the Mexican border, these stories take the reader to meet mochos; cholos; Mr. and Mrs. Special; Manny, with his mysterious phone calls; Melly, who dreams of being the first girl to take the Dive; Andy and Ruthie, who find that being "boyfriend-girlfriend" takes on new meaning the night of th... more »e prom; and Chuy, who seems determined to get kicked out of school. Each distinct voice shares secret thoughts that draw the reader into daily dramas of love, danger, loyalty, and pride. In the final story, a shocking tragedy reverberates through the barrio, bringing friends and family closer together. These bold stories take intriguing turns but never lose their way.
Stories include: The Good Samaritan, Chuy's Beginnings, Sylviesylviesylvie, Los Twelve Days of Christmas, Andy and Ruthie, Alternative, My Self Myself, Un Faite, Manny Calls, The Dive, and Finding Our Way. « less