The Boy from Mexico, Edward Dennis
The Boy from Mexico, Edward Dennis
2 Rating(s)
List: $7.99 | Sale: $5.60
Club: $3.99

The Boy from Mexico
An Immigration Story of Bravery and Determination

Author: Edward Dennis

Narrator: Christopher Salazar

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 04/25/2023


Synopsis

A Real-Life Adventure Story

Luz is a fourteen-year-old who decides to leave the country and family he loves for a better life up north. To get to the United States, Luz travels alone through colorful Mexican valleys, mountains, and an unfamiliar desert. He stays strong on
his journey across the border by thinking of his family and all the lessons they have taught him. As Luz channels his inner bravery and determination, your child will learn about Mexican border culture and the American immigrant experience.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stacey on August 07, 2023

The Boy from Mexico An Immigration Story of Bravery and Determination is written by a Mexican-American author who believes that students should learn about the tough issues surrounding immigration. He writes to reflect the experiences of his students and their families, and to make sure that they se......more

Goodreads review by Solany on November 06, 2023

As a children's book, this is a great one to read because it illustrates the hardships immigrants endure in order to reach their destination, and even better it is told from the perspective of a teenager. It has been my experience that most books that I have read about the immigrant experience are w......more

Goodreads review by Manar on November 08, 2023

Amazing story about one boys adventure crossing the border and how he uses his family as his determination to get through this difficult adventure. This book represents immigrants and the challenges they have to face and it also educates the reader a lot of Mexican culture and even has a glossary at......more

Goodreads review by Daneen on January 08, 2023

From the captivating and stunning illustrations to the heartwarming message, “The Boy from Mexico”, is an excellent book for children and families alike! I especially appreciate and love that the view point of immigration is one from a child’s perspective; and, the reader gets immersed in culture th......more