"Stories by eleven well-known authors touch on a variety of teen experiences, with enough attitude and angst to speak to young adults anywhere. "
— SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Fleeing from political violence in Venezuela, Amina and her family have settled in the United States. Sarah, adopted, is desperate to know her Korean birth parents. Adrian’s friends have some spooky — and hilarious — misconceptions about his Romanian origins. Whether their transition is from Mexico to the United States or from Palestine to New Mexico, the characters in this anthology have all ventured far and have faced countless challenges. Each of these stories is unique, and each one has something to say to all of us.
"Stories by eleven well-known authors touch on a variety of teen experiences, with enough attitude and angst to speak to young adults anywhere. "
— SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
Fleeing from political violence in Venezuela, Amina and her family have settled in the United States. Sarah, adopted, is desperate to know her Korean birth parents. Adrian’s friends have some spooky — and hilarious — misconceptions about his Romanian origins. Whether their transition is from Mexico to the United States or from Palestine to New Mexico, the characters in this anthology have all ventured far and have faced countless challenges. Each of these stories is unique, and each one has something to say to all of us.
First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants
240First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants
240Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780763632915 |
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Publisher: | Candlewick Press |
Publication date: | 03/13/2007 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 240 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.62(d) |
Lexile: | 820L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 12 - 17 Years |
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