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La Linea
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9781596431546
ISBN: 1596431547
Label: Roaring Brook Press
Manufacturer: Roaring Brook Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 144
Publication Date: April 04, 2006
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: April 04, 2006
Studio: Roaring Brook Press
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Editorial Review:
Miguel's life is just beginning. Or so he thinks. Fifteen-year-old Miguel leaves his rancho deep in Mexico to migrate to California across la linea, the border, in a debut novel of life-changing, cliff-hanging moments. But Miguel's carefully laid plans change suddenly when his younger sister Elena stows away and follows him. Together, Miguel and Elena endure hardships and danger on their journey of desperation and desire, loyalty and betrayal. An epilogue, set ten years after the events of the story, shows that you can't always count on dreams--even the ones that come true.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Fell short
I fear I'm the only person who feels this way, but here's why:
I couldn't put the book down, I wanted to find out what would happen to Miguel and Elena next. I felt a connection with the characters, adored the way the brother and sister duo bonded through their ordeals. But when the book ended, I felt cheated. The story seemed to be building up toward the ending, which never happened, and which I believe Jaramillo tried to resolve in the epilogue, but it fell short.
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Rating:  - A Fascinating and Gripping Look at Undocumented Immigration from a New Perepective
Two young peole risk their lives to reunite their family, and in the process learn the strength and depth of their own resilience, their love for each other, and their place in the world.
An easy read, a simple story, about 8th grade level, through the eyes of two youngsters, without preaching. Charming and enlightening. I loved it!
Rating: - Insightful look at immigrants
The author has written a book that is both fast paced and heartbreaking as it tells the story of two young people who take the risk of illegally crossing the border. Leaving their grandma's Mexican home to make the dangerous journey north to be reunited with their parents, the two experience the fear and danger that any illegal immigrant must feel. The characters that they meet and the experiences that they have are told in a manner that you do not want to put this book down. You root for them ... Read More
Rating: - Exciting story, important topic
La Linea is a real page-turner... This vivid telling of the perilous events faced by Mexican children trying to reach the United States every day will at once fascinate, horrify, and keep you on your toes. The exciting plot is backed up by complex characters to whom readers will instantly relate. Miguel and Elena are classic young teens, loving and seeking approcal from their elders even as they struggle to assert their individuality. Jaramillo has created a book that will be devoured by young adults ... Read More
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