Caravan to the North : Misael’s Long Walk Paperback / softback
by Jorge Argueta
Illustrated by Manuel Monroy
Paperback / softback
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An urgent and eloquent account of a boy traveling in a caravan from his beloved homeland of El Salvador to the US border.
This novel in verse is a powerful first-person account of Misael MartÃnez, a Salvadoran boy whose family joins the caravan heading north to the United States.
We learn all the different reasons why people feel the need to leave — the hope that lies behind their decision, but also the terrible sadness of leaving home.
We learn about how far and hard the trip is, but also about the kindness of those along the way. Finally, once the caravan arrives in Tijuana, Misael and those around him are relieved.
They think they have arrived at the goal of the trip — to enter the United States.
But then tear gas, hateful demonstrations, force and fear descend on these vulnerable people.
The border is closed. The book ends with Misael dreaming of El Salvador. This beautiful and timely story is written in simple but poetic verse by Jorge Argueta, the award-winning author of Somos como las nubes / We Are Like the Clouds.
Award-winning Mexican illustrator Manuel Monroy illuminates Misael’s journey.
An author’s note is included, along with a map showing the caravan’s route. Key Text Featuresauthor’s notemapillustrationsCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:112 pages, 15 black-and-white illustrations
- Publisher:Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
- Publication Date:15/02/2024
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- ISBN:9781773067407
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:112 pages, 15 black-and-white illustrations
- Publisher:Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
- Publication Date:15/02/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781773067407