Star in the Forest (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780375854101)

Zitlally's family is undocumented, and her father has just been arrested for speeding and deported back to Mexico. As her family waits for him to return--they've paid a coyote to guide him back across the border--they receive news that he and the coyote's other charges have been kidnapped and are being held for ransom. Meanwhile, Zitlally and a new friend find a dog in the forest near their trailer park. They name it Star for the star-shaped patch over its eye. As time goes on, Zitlally starts to realize that Star is her father's "spirit animal," and that as long as Star is safe, her father will be also. But what will happen to Zitlally's dad when Star disappears?

"A vibrant, large-hearted story."--Publishers Weekly, Starred (on Red Glass)

Author: Laura Resau
ISBN-10: 037585410X
ISBN-13: 9780375854101
Publisher: Yearling Books
Language: English
Published: 03/13/2012
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.10w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 136221 / Star in the Forest

Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee