A Refugee's Journey from Guatemala
| AUTHOR | Hudak, Heather C. |
| PUBLISHER | Crabtree Publishing Company (10/15/2017) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Martinez's life in Guatemala is turned upside down when gangs harm and threaten the people in his neighborhood. He must leave his friends and two dogs behind when he and his family are smuggled to a refugee camp in Mexico, where thousands of families escaping violence hope to find safety. Interspersed with facts about Guatemala and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about gangs there and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes. Teacher's guide available.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780778736790
ISBN-10:
0778736792
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
70
Product Dimensions:
7.90 x 0.20 x 9.80 inches
Weight:
0.25 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Places - Caribbean & Latin America
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Emigration, Immigration & Refugees
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Sociology
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
- 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
5
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
305.906
Library of Congress Control Number:
2017027481
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Martinez's life in Guatemala is turned upside down when gangs harm and threaten the people in his neighborhood. He must leave his friends and two dogs behind when he and his family are smuggled to a refugee camp in Mexico, where thousands of families escaping violence hope to find safety. Interspersed with facts about Guatemala and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about gangs there and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes. Teacher's guide available.
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