Illegal
Illegal by Bettina Restrepo, published by HarperCollins on August 27, 2019, is a reprint edition that spans 272 pages. This novel presents the challenges faced by a young girl navigating the complexities of her immigrant experience. As Nora grapples with her father’s absence, she endures the hardships of poverty while yearning for a brighter future. The narrative unfolds as she and her mother embark on a perilous journey to Texas in search of her father, highlighting the emotional and physical trials they encounter along the way.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of themes such as emigration, immigration, and the struggles associated with poverty and homelessness. Nora’s story is a reflection on resilience and the quest for belonging, as she seeks comfort in new friendships and the celebration of her quinceañera amidst uncertainty. This edition also includes a new foreword and additional resources, enhancing the reader’s understanding of the social themes presented in the book.
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In this timely and gripping novel, author Bettina Restrepo exposes the challenges of one girl’s unique yet universal immigrant experience. This is an eye-opening look into the harrowing journey a family takes to forge a more hopeful future. The paperback includes a new foreword and additional resources.
Nora is on a desperate journey far away from home. When her father leaves their beloved Mexico in search of work, Nora stays behind. She fights to make sense of her loss while living in poverty—in wait of her father’s return and a better day.
When the letters and money stop coming, Nora decides that she and her mother must look for him in Texas. After a frightening experience crossing the border, the two are all alone in a strange place. Nora must find the strength to survive while aching for small comforts: friends, a new school, and her quinceañera.
* Booklist Top Ten First Novels for Youth * YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers * Amelia Bloomer List * TAYSHAS Reading List Pick *
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