Stories from El Barrio

by Piri Thomas

Book Overview

Piri Thomas, who reached millions of readers with his bestselling autobiography, "Down These Mean Streets," now gives readers of all ages a vivid slice of the life in El Barrioa place where people face their problems with energy, ingenuity and love. He draws vivid stories from his past experiences and makes us feel what it means to be poor and proud and generous; to be streetwise and full of bravado but frightened, too; to struggle to go straight;...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394835689
• ISBN13: 9780394835686
• Release Date: October 1978
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 141 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7