I thought this was an excellent book especially for young women. What an inspiring tale! And it was told with such sensitivity to the feelings of knowing the present is unacceptable and not right but known vs. the unknown taking a risk for a better future. Knowing this story was based on a rea...
I really liked this book, I liked the plot, I haven't read that many books about traveling and I really liked it. It was a quick read and I am excited to read the second book, I loved the ending and how everything played out. I liked that there was a bit a romance but it wasn't overpowering. I li...
This is a story of Zitlally and her family who are undocumented citizens. Her father has been arrested for speeding and got deported back to Mexico. The coyote and her father were then kidnapped and held for ransom. She, while during this, makes a new friend with a dog in the forest near her trai...
Clara Luna's name means "clear moon" in Spanish. But lately, her head has felt anything but clear. One day a letter comes from Mexico, written in Spanish: Dear Clara, We invite you to our house for the summer. We will wait for you on the day of the full moon, in June, at the Oaxaca airport. Love,...
ONE NIGHT SOPHIE and her parents are called to a hospital where Pedro, 6-year-old Mexican boy, is recovering from dehydration. Crossing the border into Arizona with a group of Mexicans and a coyote, or guide, Pedro and his parents faced such harsh conditions that the boy is the only survivor. Ped...
Your pistou is extraordinaire, Z,” Layla says, twirling the green-flecked pasta into her mouth. The evening sunlight illuminates the feast I’ve made, spread out on the table on the roof patio—pistou, endive salad, and potatoes au gratin. “Merci,” I say, pleased. There’s still a thin coat of sweat...
Layla’s voice is a background, like the rush of waves, quoting Rumi to the guests, who listen with rapt attention. “Flowers open every night across the sky, a breathing peace and sudden flame catching.” Meanwhile, Wendell is talking—probably about sea turtles—to the Norwegian women, who are noddi...