La Li'nea

La Li'nea

By: Ann Jaramillo

Published by Squarefish 2006

Reading level: Young Adult

125 Pages

Summary: It is Miguels Time to head north to the United States and meet up with his parents. The plan is set out and if he follows it exactly everything will work out. Except he isn't able to follow it exactly due to his sister running away with him. His plan falls to pieces and he is now forced to decide to go back home, or find a way north with no money, and no help. Well that is until they run into Javier who ends up being a lot of help for them. Javier is leaving his family behind to go to New York and work with his brother. He knows the ins and outs of things and is able to really help the children in their journey north.

Personal Review: What a touching story. A lot of times you only hear about all the trouble the Mexicans cause immigrating to the US. But you never hear about all the trouble the immigrants have to go through to get to the US. This story is very touching, and really hits hard on the importance of family. After reading this I made sure to thank my parents for all they have done for me. I would recommend this book to everyone. Its not a happy, go lucky book, but it is an amazing story.

Warnings: Mild sexual references, and some graphic scenes.