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Diaz, Alexandra

The Only Road

311 pp. | Simon/Wiseman | October, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4814-5750-7 $16.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4814-5752-1
(3) 4-6 When his cousin, Miguel, is killed by a drug cartel, twelve-year-old Jaime and Miguel's older sister, Ángela--fearing the same fate--flee their Guatemalan village. Heading through Mexico to the U.S. for refuge with Jaime's brother, their journey is fraught with danger (and occasional violence). A gripping, timely tale that raises important questions about empathy. Includes an author's note and teachers' resources. Reading list. Bib., glos.
Reviewer: Nancy Sheridan

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