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Crossing the Wire When his family is threatened with starvation, 15-year-old Victor Flores heads north in an attempt to "cross the wire" from Mexico into the United States. But with no money to pay the smugglers who sneak illegals across the border, Victor must fend for himself. Full description
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"A page-turning adventure" -- Kirkus Reviews
A page-turning adventure --Kirkus Reviews
"Riveting...an exciting story in a vital contemporary setting"--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"A page-turning adventure"--Kirkus Reviews
"This gritty and realistic tale will be an eye-opener for many YAs"--KLIATT
"Provocative...puts a human face on the controversial issue of illegal immigration."--Booklist
A page-turning adventure --Kirkus Reviews"
Riveting...an exciting story in a vital contemporary setting --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)"
This gritty and realistic tale will be an eye-opener for many YAs --KLIATT"
Provocative...puts a human face on the controversial issue of illegal immigration. --Booklist"
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A page-turning adventure --Kirkus Reviews
"Riveting...an exciting story in a vital contemporary setting"--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"A page-turning adventure"--Kirkus Reviews
"This gritty and realistic tale will be an eye-opener for many YAs"--KLIATT
"Provocative...puts a human face on the controversial issue of illegal immigration."--Booklist
A page-turning adventure --Kirkus Reviews"
Riveting...an exciting story in a vital contemporary setting --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)"
This gritty and realistic tale will be an eye-opener for many YAs --KLIATT"
Provocative...puts a human face on the controversial issue of illegal immigration. --Booklist"
When falling crop prices threaten his family with starvation, fifteen-year-old Victor Flores heads north in a desperate attempt to "cross the wire" from Mexico into the United States so he can find work and send money home. But with no "coyote money" to pay the smugglers who sneak illegal workers across the border, Victor must struggle to survive as he jumps trains, stows away on trucks, and hikes grueling miles through the Arizona desert.
Victor's journey is fraught with danger, as he faces freezing cold, scorching heat, hunger, and dead ends. It's a gauntlet run by millions attempting to cross the border. Through Victor's often desperate struggle, Will Hobbs brings to life one of the great human dramas of our time.
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- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0060741384
- ISBN 13 9780060741389
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages224
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