Overview
Thirteen-year-old Manuelito is a gentle boy who lives with his family in a tiny village in the Guatemalan countryside. But life is far from idyllic: PACsāarmed civil patrolāare a constant presence in the streets, and terrifying memories of the countryās war linger in the villagersā collective conscience. Things deteriorate further when government-backed drug gangs arrive and take control of the village. Fearing their son will be forced to join a gang, Manuelitoās parents make the desperate decision to send him to live with his aunt in America.
With just a bus ticket and a small amount of cash in hand, Manuelito begins his hazardous journey to Mexico, then the U.S., in search of asylum. But in the end, dangers such as the crooked ācoyoteāāor human smugglerāhis parents have entrusted their sonās life to may be nothing compared to the risks Manuelito faces when he finally reaches America.
Manuelitoās titular character is just one of the staggering one hundred thousand children from the Northern Triangle of Central AmericaāGuatemala, El Salvador, and Hondurasāwho have made this perilous journey to escape their war-torn countries. Many are now detained in Mexico, separated from their parents and without access to lawyers, facing the unthinkable prospect of being sent back to the homes and danger they risked so much to escape.
Drawing on years of experience working with child refugees like Manuelito, Elisa Amadoās powerful story, illustrated with striking poignancy by Abraham Urias, brings to light the dire circumstances of so many children, so close to home.
This book title, Manuelito (Spanish edition), ISBN: 9781773212715, by Elisa Amado, Abraham Urias, published by Annick Press (April 9, 2019) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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