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Crossing the Wire
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Crossing the Wire
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Will Hobbs
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:224 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 195,Width 135 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780060741402
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| Classifications | Dewey:FIC |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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| Imprint |
HarperCollins
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| Publication Date |
10 April 2007 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
When falling crop prices threaten his family with starvation, fifteen-year-old Victor Flores heads north in an 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, 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.
Author Biography
Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of 11 previous novels for young readers, including Far North, Ghost Canoe, and The Maze. Six of his books have been chosen by the American Library Association as Best Books for Young Adults.Visit Will Hobbs on the web at www.WillHobbsAuthor.com
Reviews"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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