Julia Alvarez left the Dominican Republic for the United States in 1960 at the age of ten. Le preocupa dejar ir el pasado y hay pedacitos que no quiere soltar.Įn una novela llena de esperanza pero sin respuestas faciles, Julia Alvarez muestra como la amistad es capaz de traspasar fronteras. Son indocumentados? Su propia familia infringio la ley al contratarlos? Mientras que Mari se siente dividida entre sus raices mexicanas y su nueva vida en Vermont. A Tyler lo inquieta la presencia de los trabajadores mexicanos. Despues de un accidente con un tractor que deja la granja que tienen en Vermont al borde de la quiebra, necesitan conseguir gente nueva que trabaje alli, de inmediato.Ĭonocerse representa un golpe de suerte para ambas familias pues salvan la granja y Mari consigue un nuevo hogar, pero tambien surgen preguntas. La familia de Tyler lucha por salir adelante. La familia de Mari se encuentra a la deriva, con una gran necesidad de trabajo, pero se ve forzada a esconderse por miedo a que las autoridades los devuelvan a Mexico y a la pobreza. BooklistĪ tender, well-constructed book.'Esta novela oportuna, arrancada de los titulares de los diarios, transmite un mensaje positivo acerca de la cooperacion y la comprension.' The questions raised about the meaning of patriotism will spark debate. The plot is purposive, with messages about the historical connections between migrant workers today and the Indians' displacement, the Underground Railroad, and earlier immigrants seeking refuge. This timely novel, torn right from the newspaper headlines, conveys a positive message of cooperation and understanding. This timely novel, torn right from the newspaper In a novel full of hope, but with no easy answers, Julia Alvarez weaves a beautiful and timely story that will stay with readers long after they finish it.Īn NCS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social StudiesĬommunicates in compassionate and expressive prose the more difficult points of perhaps the most pressing social issue of our day. Can Tyler and Mari find a way to be friends despite their differences? Her family lives in constant fear of being discovered by the authorities and sent back to the poverty they left behind in Mexico. Are they undocumented? And what about the three daughters, particularly Mari, the oldest, who is proud of her Mexican heritage but also increasingly connected to her American life.

Tyler isn't sure what to make of these workers. This Description may be from another edition of this product.Īn award-winning, moving, and timely story about the families of undocumented workers by renowned author Julia Alvarez.Īfter Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure.

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