Description
During his college years, the very family solidarity that allowed Francisco to survive as a child is tested. Not only must he leave his family behind when he goes to Santa Clara University, but while Francisco is there, his father abandons the family and returns to Mexico. This is the story of how Francisco coped with poverty, with his guilt over leaving his family financially strapped, with his self-doubt about succeeding academically, and with separation.
Details
ISBN: |
9780547250311 |
Publisher: |
Harper Collins Publishers |
Authors: |
Jimenez, Francisco |
Illustrators: |
Jimenez, Francisco |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Published Date: |
2009 |
Grade Minimum: |
7 |
Grade Maximum: |
12 |
Language: |
Spanish |
Original Language: |
English |
Accelerated Reader: |
5.8 |
Guided Reading: |
Z |
Award: |
Pura Belpre Honor Book for Narrative 2009 |
Page: |
224 |
Theme: |
Biographies |
Theme: |
Immigration, Refugee |
Theme: |
Latino voices |
