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Synopsis
Manny Bustos is an orphan struggling to survive on the streets of Juarez, Mexico. Across the border is Sergeant Robert S. Locke, Vietnam vet and Army prefect, who tries to drink his bad memories away. On the night Manny tries to cross the Rio Grande and escape to a better life in America, the two meet in an explosive encounter.
"Profoundly moving." -- "Horn Book." New York Public Library--Books for the Teen Age.
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About the Author
Gary Paulsen has written more than 175 books and some 200 articles and short stories for children and adults. He is considered one of the most important writers for young adults today. Three of his novels -- HATCHET, DOGSONG, and THE WINTER ROOM -- were Newbery Honor books, and his works frequently appear on the best books lists of the American Library Association.
Mr. Paulsen and his wife, Ruth Wright Paulsen, an artist who has illustrated several of his books, divide their time between their home in New Mexico, a boat in the Pacific, and adventures in the wilderness.
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The Crossing
Seller: Stories & Sequels, Ashland, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. some signs of wear and use; library discard, may contain stamps/stickers and protective plastic from circulation; Minor Fading to the Spine of the Book's Dust Jacket. Minor Age Spotting to the Edge of the Pages. Good Reading Copy! Seller Inventory # 200625-0E
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The Crossing
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0531083098I3N10
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The Crossing
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Orchard Books, New York, London, 1987
ISBN 10: 0531083098
ISBN 13: 9780531083093
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Seller: Aspen Book Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This hardcover copy of "The Crossing" is in fair condition, primarily due to its ex-library status. The dust jacket is protected by a plastic cover, which has preserved the original cover art, though library stickers and markings are present. The binding remains intact, with some wear typical of library circulation. Overall, it is a well-preserved reading copy suitable for collectors and enthusiasts of Gary Paulsen's work. covered with protective plastic, library stickers present. Seller Inventory # A25-B2-TNP-0543