Until I Find Julian
Written by Patricia Reilly Giff
Published by Wendy Lamb Books
At home in Mexico, Mateo knows where he belongs: with Mami, Abuelita, little brother Lucas, and big brother Julian. When Julian leaves to work in el Norte, the United States, Mateo misses him. And when the family stops hearing from Julian, Mateo knows he has to find his beloved brother.
With only his old notebook and a backpack, Mateo heads for the border, where dangers await: robbers, and the border police, who will send him back home or perhaps even put him in prison. On his journey, Mateo meets Angel, a smart, mysterious girl who can guide his crossing. Angel is tough; so is Mateo, and his memories of his loving family sustain him. Because no matter what happens, he can’t go home until he finds Julian.
Primary ISBN: 9780385744829
Publication Date: September 2015
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Detention & Deportation, Discrimination: Immigration Status, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Family Separation: Different Immigration Status, Family Separation: On Journey, Immigrant: Economic, Immigrant: Reunion of Family, Immigrant: Undocumented, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Setting: US/Mexican Border Crossing
Setting: Mexico, United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
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