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Caravan to the North, Misael's long walk, Jorge Argueta ; pictures by Manuel Monroy ; translated by Elizabeth Bell

eng

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no index present

8-12, Brodart

3-7, Brodart

fiction

Caravan to the North

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Jorge Argueta ; pictures by Manuel Monroy ; translated by Elizabeth Bell

Misael's long walk

This novel in verse is a powerful first-person account of Misael Mart?nez, 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

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