Adapted for young people, this edition of Enrique's Journey is
written by Sonia Nazario and based on the adult book of the same name.
It is the true story of Enrique, a teenager from Honduras, who sets out
on a journey, braving hardship and peril, to find his mother, who had no
choice but to leave him when he was a child and go to the United States
in search of work. Enrique's story will bring to light the daily
struggles of migrants, legal and otherwise, and the complicated choices
they face simply trying to survive and provide for the basic needs of
their families. The issues seamlessly interwoven into this gripping
nonfiction work for young people are perfect for common core discussion.
Includes an 8-page photo insert, as well as an epilogue that describes
what has happened to Enrique and his family since the adult edition was
published.
"A heartwrenching account. Provides a human face, both beautiful and
scarred, for the undocumented. A must read.--Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Nazario's straightforward . . . journalistic writing style largely
serves the complex, sprawling story effectively. A valuable addition to
young adult collections.--*School Library Journal
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This powerfully written survival story personalizes the complicated,
pervasive, and heart-wrenching debates about immigration and immigrants'
rights and will certainly spark discussion in the classroom and at
home.--Booklist
An NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Selection
