La Linea A Novel
La Linea A Novel by Ann Jaramillo, published by Macmillan on July 22, 2008, is a poignant middle grade story that explores the challenges of crossing the Mexican border into the United States. This first edition, comprising 144 pages, follows the journey of Miguel, who has longed to reunite with his parents in California after being left behind in Mexico. As he embarks on this life-changing trip on his fifteenth birthday, he faces numerous dangers, including thieves and border guards, while navigating the harsh realities of the desert.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family and sibling relationships, as Miguel is accompanied by his younger sister on this perilous journey. The story highlights the struggles of emigration and immigration, capturing the hopes and fears that accompany such a significant life transition. Through their harrowing experiences, Miguel and his sister learn valuable lessons about resilience and the unpredictability of dreams. This edition offers an insightful look into the social themes surrounding migration, making it a relevant read for young audiences.
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Over a decade since its publication, Ann Jaramillo’s heartbreaking middle grade novel La Linea—about crossing the Mexican border into the US—is more timely than ever.
Miguel has dreamed of joining his parents in California since the day they left him behind in Mexico six years, eleven months, and twelve days ago. On the morning of his fifteenth birthday, Miguel’s wait is over.
Or so he thinks. The trip north to the border—la línea—is fraught with dangers. Thieves. Border guards. And a grueling, two-day trek across the desert. It would be hard enough to survive alone. But it’s almost impossible with his tagalong sister in tow.
Their money gone and their hopes nearly dashed, Miguel and his sister have no choice but to hop the infamous mata gente as it races toward the border. As they cling to the roof of the speeding train, they hold onto each other, and to their dreams. But they quickly learn that you can’t always count on dreams—even the ones that come true.
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