The Journey: José and Esmilda

By Jennifer Degenhardt

In Pastores, a small town in Guatemala, Jos and Esmilda work hard to care for their three children. But even with two jobs each, it's not enough. One day, Jos makes the difficult decision to travel all the way to the United States to earn money to support his family.

Join Jos on a brave and dangerous journey as he travels by foot and train, thinking of the people he loves every step of the way. Will he make it to California?

Total words: 610; unique: 128.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1956594809
• ISBN13: 9781956594805
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Puentes
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"