Caravan to the north : Misael's long walk

The Resource Caravan to the north : Misael's long walk
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Caravan to the north : Misael's long walk
Title remainder
Misael's long walk
Statement of responsibility
Jorge Argueta ; pictures by Manuel Monroy
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  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
Summary
"This novel in verse is a powerful first-person account of Misael Martínez, 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."--
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Dewey number
863/.64
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  • illustrations
  • maps
Index
no index present
LC call number
PQ7539.2.A67
LC item number
C3713 2019
Literary form
non fiction
Target audience
juvenile

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