 A timely novel gives a face to the immigrants that struggle to get from Central America into the United States. Jamie’s cousin, and best friend, Miguel is murdered by the local gang in Guatemala: the Alphas. They will come for Jamie and his cousin Ángela next unless they find a way to escape. Together the two frightened teens take the only road available to them; they ride a truck out of Guatemala into Mexico. From there they head on a long and arduous journey full of dangerous gangs, violence, and a few kind allies to find their way to the safety of the United States. The teens team up with others, including a dog named Vida, to find Jamie’s older brother in the United States. Throughout their journey Jamie draws the landscapes and people and even earns money for his pencil illustrations. Alexandra Diaz seamlessly intertwines Spanish phrases into the book including resources such as a glossary, an author’s note, further reading suggestions, and a bibliography at the end of the novel. amo |
| Title: The Only Road Author: Alexandra Diaz Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books Copyright: 2016 Original Language: English (Spanish edition available) ISBN:978-1-4814-5750-7 Hardcover pages: 320 Age range: 8-12 Genre: Fiction based on current events Book setting: Guatemala, Mexico, United States Author’s ethnicity: Cuban Author’s residence: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Awards; 2017 Pura Belpre Author Honor Subjects: Artwork, Dogs, Drawing, Family, Gangs, Immigration, Travel, Violence |
The Only Road
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Poet Laureate of Toronto George Elliott Clarke’s collection of lyrical poetry will captivate readers of all ages. His poetry touches a variety of subjects, such as animals, school, exploration, poverty, and nature. The poems also describe the joy he has for his smiling daughter, Aurèlia. The colorfully captivating illustrations pair perfectly with the poems. Though some of the poems cover adult concepts that may be difficult for young readers to grasp, this collection is still great for emerging and early poets. ema
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