Frontera A Graphic Novel
Frontera A Graphic Novel by Julio Anta, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023, is a compelling narrative that follows Mateo as he embarks on a perilous journey back to the United States through the Sonoran Desert. This edition, comprising 240 pages and presented in English, explores themes of survival and the supernatural as Mateo encounters a ghost named Guillermo, who becomes an unexpected ally in his quest.
Readers will find a rich blend of action, adventure, and coming-of-age elements as Mateo navigates the harsh realities of the desert while grappling with the presence of Guillermo. The story delves into the challenges faced by migrants, highlighting the dangers posed by the Border Patrol and the unforgiving environment. With its focus on diversity and multicultural experiences, this graphic novel offers a unique perspective on the journey home, emphasizing the sacrifices and choices that define Mateo’s path.
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2024 Eisner Award Nominee for Best Publication for Teens
2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens
2024 Children’s Book Council’s Young Adults’ Favorites Award
2024 Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List
Mateo makes the dangerous journey back home to the United States through the Sonoran Desert with the help of a new friend, a ghost named Guillermo, in a supernatural borderland odyssey by debut graphic novelists Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo.
As long as he remembers to stay smart and keep his eyes open, Mateo knows that he can survive the trek across the Sonoran Desert that will take him from Mexico to the United States. That is, until he’s caught by the Border Patrol only moments after sneaking across the fence in the dead of night.
Escaping their clutches comes at a price and, lost in the desert without a guide or water, Mateo is ill-prepared for the unforgiving heat that is sure to arrive come sunrise. With the odds stacked against him, his one chance at survival may be putting his trust in something, or rather someone, that he isn’t even sure exists.
If you’d asked him if ghosts were real before he found himself face-to-face with one, Mateo wouldn’t have even considered it. But now, confronted with the nearly undeniable presence of Guillermo, he’s having second thoughts. Having spent his afterlife guiding migrants to safety, Guillermo knows things about the Sonoran Desert far beyond what could be explained by a mere hallucination. But even as Mateo forms an uneasy partnership with Guillermo, survival is still uncertain.
The Sonoran Desert, with its hostile temperatures and inhabitants, is teeming with danger as the Border Patrol and rogue militias prowl its deadly terrain. As his journey stretches on, Mateo will have to decide exactly what and who he’s willing to sacrifice to find home.
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