Enrique’s Journey: The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His Mother
Written by Sonia Nazario
Published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers
The Young Adult Adaptation
This edition of Enrique’s Journey is written by Sonia Nazario and based on the adult book of the same name.
It is the true story of Enrique, a teenager from Honduras, who sets out on a journey, braving hardship and peril, to find his mother, who had no choice but to leave him when he was a child and go to the United States in search of work. Enrique’s story will bring to light the daily struggles of migrants, legal and otherwise, and the complicated choices they face simply trying to survive and provide for the basic needs of their families.
The issues seamlessly interwoven into this gripping nonfiction work for young people are perfect for common core discussion. Includes an 8-page photo insert, as well as an epilogue that describes what has happened to Enrique and his family since the adult edition was published.
Primary ISBN: 9780385743273
Publication Date: August 2013
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Young Adult, Nonfiction, Age 12 or older
Community Represented: Honduran/Honduran American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Separation: Different Immigration Status, Immigrant: Economic, Immigrant: Undocumented, Setting: Home Country, Setting: US/Mexican Border Crossing, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Physical Assault, Trauma & Healing: Sexual Assault, Trigger Warning: Graphic Violence
Setting: Honduras, Mexico, United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant, On Journey
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