Caravan to the North: Misael's Long Walk

by Jorge Argueta

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1773063294
• ISBN13: 9781773063294
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Groundwood Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 9 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 4 and higher