Leaving Yesler

by Peter Bacho

Fiction. Filipino American Studies. Latino/Latina Studies. African American Studies. Young Adult Fiction. LEAVING YESLER features a sensitive, mixed-race protagonist (Bobby). Bobby's life is difficult-in short order, he lost his mom to cancer and his older protective brother to Vietnam. His Filipino stepfather is old and not long for the world. The plot, which takes place in the politically tumultuous year of 1968, follows him from his last days...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1736479946
• ISBN13: 9781736479940
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Pleasure Boat Studio
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"