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Journey of the Sparrows
Journey of the Sparrows
Author: Fran Leeper Buss, Daisy Cubias
Nailed into a crate in the back of a truck, fifteen-year-old María, her older sister, Julia, their little brother, Oscar, and a boy named Tomás endure a terrifying and torturous journey across the U.S. border and then north to Chicago. There they struggle to find work-cleaning, sewing, washing dishes-always fearful of arrest and deportation back...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781439515945
ISBN-10: 1439515948
Publication Date: 8/11/2008
Pages: 160
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Young Adult
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Book Type: Library Binding
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This is the story of illegal immigrants, Maria, 15, and her older (pregnant & widowed) sister Julia and little brother Oscar and how they endure a cruel journey across the US border and head north to Chicago. A realistic story of secret lives remaining "invisible" while trying to survive while working illegally and being exploited. They try to keep in touch with their mother and sick little sister back in Mexico. Gives insight into the plight of people who will risk life and limb to make their way into our country and hopefully, find freedom.
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Great book for kids about immagration.