{"product_id":"9780312373542","title":"La Linea : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLa Linea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Ann Jaramillo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiguel 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. \u003cbr\u003e     Or so he thinks. The trip north to the border—\u003ci\u003ela línea\u003c\/i\u003e—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.\u003cbr\u003e     Their money gone and their hopes nearly dashed, Miguel and his sister have no choice but to hop the infamous \u003ci\u003emata gente\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLatino Interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gripping contemporary survival adventure, this spare first novel is also a heart-wrenching family story of courage, betrayal, and love.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist, Starred Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jaramillo's first novel is convincing and effective.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A nail-biting real-life adventure.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This well-written account of the perils of illegal border crossing would make a worthwhile read for students studying history, geography, or cultures and is a solid recommendation for both school and public libraries.” —\u003ci\u003eVoices of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The author creates a mood of desperation and anxiety as the story unfolds and Miguel and Elena discover that crossing la línea will forever change the way they look at themselves and the world.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed Florida Sunshine State YR Award ML, Long-listed Iowa Teen Award Master List, Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312373542\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40660312260814,"sku":"9780312373542","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_d977980c-362e-401a-bc56-a797d9448002.jpg?v=1639537359","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312373542","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}