A Refugee's Journey from El Salvador (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778746911)

Benito's childhood in El Salvador is disrupted when gang violence comes to his community. When gang members begin to recruit his siblings and target the family with violence, Benito's mother decides that the family will leave the country. Benito's new life in Mexico is different. He and his family hope to one day return home. Interspersed with facts about El Salvador and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the conflict there and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes. Teacher's guide available.

Author: Linda Barghoorn
ISBN-10: 0778746917
ISBN-13: 9780778746911
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 02/28/2018
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.80w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 195461 / Refugee's Journey from El Salvador