Illegal

In this timely and gripping novel, author Bettina Restrepo exposes the challenges of one girl''s unique yet universal immigrant experience. This is an eye-opening look into the harrowing journey a family takes to forge a more hopeful future. Nora is on a desperate journey far away from home. When her father leaves their beloved Mexico in search of work, Nora stays behind. She fights to make sense of her loss while living in poverty--in wait of her father''s return and a better day. When the letters and money stop coming, Nora decides that she and her mother must look for him in Texas. After a frightening experience crossing the border, the two are all alone in a strange place. Nora must find the strength to survive while aching for small comforts: friends, a new school, and her quinceanera. * Booklist Top Ten First Novels for Youth * YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers * Amelia Bloomer List * TAYSHAS Reading List Pick *

About the author

Bettina Restrepo received a BS from the University of Texas at Austin and is the author of a picture book, Moose and Magpie. She worked as an internal auditor in the Hispanic supermarket Fiesta Mart, which is portrayed in this book. There she examined firsthand the challenges in the nuances of life for illegal immigrants. Bettina lives with her family in Frisco, Texas, and is the daughter of Colombian and German immigrants.

Product details

• Authors: Bettina Restrepo
• Publisher: Tegen, Katherine
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 13
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.03.2011
• EAN: 9780061953422
• ISBN: 978-0-06-195342-2
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Assimilation *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / Pregnancy *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Social Themes / New Experience *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Coming of Age *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Diversity & Multicultural *