Illegal: a Disappeared Novel
Illegal: a Disappeared Novel by Francisco X. Stork, published by Scholastic Press in 2020, is a poignant exploration of the challenges faced by immigrants. This 304-page novel delves into the lives of Emiliano and his sister Sara as they flee the violence of a cartel in Mexico, seeking safety and a better future in the United States. While Sara applies for asylum, Emiliano enters the country illegally, navigating a landscape fraught with danger and uncertainty as he attempts to reunite with their father and confront the threats that pursue them.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that addresses significant social themes such as emigration and immigration, family bonds, and the complexities of the asylum process. As Emiliano grapples with his precarious situation, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a tense race for justice, highlighting the emotional and legal struggles faced by those deemed “illegal.” Stork’s sensitive portrayal invites reflection on the realities of life for those caught in the shadows, making this edition a relevant addition to discussions surrounding social justice and human rights.
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What does it mean to be illegal in the United States?
Life in Mexico is a death sentence for Emiliano and his sister Sara.To escape the violent cartel that is after them, they flee across the border, seeking a better life in the United States and hoping that they can find a way to bring their pursuers to justice.Sara turns herself over to the authorities to apply for asylum.Emiliano enters the country illegally, planning to live with their father.But now Sara is being held indefinitely in a detention facility, awaiting an asylum hearing that may never come, finding it harder every day to hold on to her faith and hope. Life for Emiliano is not easy either. Everywhere he goes, it’s clear that he doesn’t belong. And all the while, the cartel is closing in on them…Emiliano sets off on a tense and dangerous race to find justice, but can he expose the web of crimes from his place in the shadows?Award-winning author Francisco X. Stork’s powerful follow-up to Disappeared delves with his usual sensitivity into the injustice that hides under the guise of the law in the United States. This is a timely and moving story that takes an unsparing look at the asylum process and the journey to find a new life in the US.
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