Description: The Far Away Brothers (Adapted for Young Adults): Two Teenage Immigrants Making a Life in America Lauren Markham FIRST EDITION. Hardcover in DJ in Good Condition. Ex-Library This inspiring true story about identical twin teenage brothers who escape El Salvador's violence to build new lives in California as undocumented immigrants is perfect for fans of Enrique's Journey and anyone interested in learning about the issues that underlie today's conversations about DACA and immigration reform.Ernesto and Ral Flores are identical twins, used to being mistaken for each other. As seventeen-year-olds living in rural El Salvador, they think the United States is just a far-off dream--it's too risky, too expensive to start a life there. But when Ernesto ends up on the wrong side of MS-13, one of El Salvador's brutal gangs, he flees the country for his own safety. Ral, fearing that he will be mistaken for his brother, follows close behind.Running from one danger to the next, the Flores twins make the harrowing journey north, crossing the Rio Grande and the Texas desert only to fall into the hands of immigration authorities. When they finally make it to the custody of their older brother in Oakland, California, the difficulties don't end.While navigating a new school in a new language, struggling to pay off their mounting coyote debt, and anxiously waiting for their day in immigration court, Raul and Ernesto are also trying to lead normal teenage lives--dealing with girls, social media, and fitting in. With only each other for support, they begin the process of carving out a life for themselves, one full of hope and possibility.Adapted for young adults from the award-winning adult edition, The Far Away Brothers is the inspiring true story of two teens making their way in America, a personal look at U.S. immigration policy, and a powerful account of contemporary immigration. The Far Away Brothers (Adapted for Young Adults): Two Teenage Immigrants Making a Life in America Lauren Markham FIRST EDITION. Hardcover in DJ in Good Condition. Ex-Library This inspiring true story about identical twin teenage brothers who escape El Salvador's violence to build new lives in California as undocumented immigrants is perfect for fans of Enrique's Journey and anyone interested in learning about the issues that underlie today's conversations about DACA and immigration reform. Ernesto and Ral Flores are identical twins, uséd to being mistaken for each other. As seventeen-year-olds living in rural El Salvador, they think the United States is just a far-off dream--it's too risky, too expensive to start a life there. But when Ernesto ends up on the wrong side of MS-13, one of El Salvador's brutal gangs, he flees the country for his own safety. Ral, fearing that he will be mistaken for his brother, follows close behind. Running from one danger to the next, the Flores twins make the harrowing journey north, crossing the Rio Grande and the Texas desert only to fall into the hands of immigration authorities. When they finally make it to the custody of their older brother in Oakland, California, the difficulties don't end. While navigating a new school in a new language, struggling to pay off their mounting coyote debt, and anxiously waiting for their day in immigration court, Raul and Ernesto are also trying to lead normal teenage lives--dealing with girls, social media, and fitting in. With only each other for support, they begin the process of carving out a life for themselves, one full of hope and possibility. Adapted for young adults from the award-winning adult edition, The Far Away Brothers is the inspiring true story of two teens making their way in America, a personal look at U.S. immigration policy, and a powerful account of contemporary immigration. × Buy now and save! Shipping info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PAYMENT Immediate payment is required upon selecting "Buy It Now" or upon checking out through the cart. We accept payment via U.S. PayPal accounts and all Major Credit Cards, Debit Cards & Google Pay. eBay is legally required to collect sales tax in those states and localities where eBay maintains a physical presence (nexus). 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Book Title: Far Away Brothers (Adapted for Young Adults) : Two Teenage Immigrants Making Alife in America
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Topic: Social Topics / Emigration & Immigration, People & Places / Caribbean & Latin America, Family / Siblings, Biography & Autobiography / General, Social Topics / Assimilation, People & Places / United States / General, Social Science / Sociology, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 1 in
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
Item Weight: 14.3 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Lauren Markham
Item Width: 5.8 in
Format: Hardcover
