First Crossing: Stories about Teen Immigrants Contributor(s): Gallo, Donald R. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0763632910 ISBN-13: 9780763632915 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2007 Annotation: Ten unforgettable short stories reflect the stunning diversity of experience among teenagers from many countries who make the United States their new home. Includes tales by Pam Munoz Ryan, Minfong Ho, and Marie G. Lee. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Short Stories - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Emigration & Immigration - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 820 |
Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.52" W x 7.98" (0.54 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 81837 Reading Level: 5.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Stories by eleven well-known authors touch on a variety of teen experiences, with enough attitude and angst to speak to young adults anywhere. -- School Library Journal Fleeing from political violence in Venezuela, Amina and her family have settled in the United States. Sarah, adopted, is desperate to know her Korean birth parents. Adrian's friends have some spooky -- and hilarious -- misconceptions about his Romanian origins. Whether their transition is from Mexico to the United States or from Palestine to New Mexico, the characters in this anthology have all ventured far and have faced countless challenges. Each of these stories is unique, and each one has something to say to all of us. |