…And Now Miguel
…And Now Miguel by Joseph Krumgold is a Harper Trophy edition published by Harper Collins on April 4, 1984. This 256-page book is written in English and tells the story of twelve-year-old Miguel Chavez, who struggles to be seen as a man rather than a child. Each summer, the men of the Chavez family embark on a challenging sheep drive to the mountains, a journey Miguel longs to join. His desire to prove himself leads him to pray to San Ysidro, the saint for farmers, hoping for recognition and acceptance.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of maturity and the complexities of familial expectations. As Miguel attempts to demonstrate his readiness for the sheep drive, his journey takes an unexpected turn when his prayers are answered in a way he did not foresee. The story delves into the dynamics of growing up and the challenges of being treated as an adult while still being regarded as a child. With elements of juvenile fiction, the book also touches on topics such as farm animals and the experiences of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States.
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He wanted to be treated like a man, not a child.
Every summer the men of the Chavez family go on a long and difficult sheep drive to the mountains. All the men, that is, except for Miguel. All year long, twelve-year-old Miguel tries to prove that he, too, is up to the challenge’that he, too, is up to the challenge’that he, too is ready to take the sheep into his beloved Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
When his deeds go unnoticed, he prays to San Ysidro, the saint for farmers everywhere. And his prayer is answered . . . but with devastating consequences.
When you act like and adult but get treated like a child, what else can you do but keep your wishes secret and pray that they’ll come true.
This is the story of a twelve-year-old Miguel Chavez, who yearns in his heart to go with the men of his family on a long and hard sheep drive to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains–until his prayer is finally answered, with a disturbing and dangerous exchange.
- Cover illustration by Chris Miles
- Interior illustrations by Jean Charlot
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