Buried Onions
HarperCollins · Paperback · December 1, 2006
Eddie's father, two uncles, and best friend are all dead, and it's a struggle for him not to end up the same way.
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- Who it’s for
- A clear-eyed coming-of-age story about trying to walk a straight line amid loss and violence.
- Genres
- Hispanic & Latino YA, Violence & Trauma, Coming of Age
- Published
- HarperCollins, December 1, 2006
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Eddie's father, two uncles, and best friend are all dead, and it's a struggle for him not to end up the same way. Violence makes Fresno wallow in tears, as if a huge onion were buried beneath the city. Making an effort to walk a straight line despite constant temptations and frustrations, Eddie searches for answers--and discovers that his closest friends may actually be his worst enemies. Includes a reader's guide and a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.
Choices Under Pressure
A clear-eyed coming-of-age story about trying to walk a straight line amid loss and violence.
Come here for
- A teen's struggle with grief, temptation, and loyalty.
- A Fresno story where violence shadows everyday choices.
Expect
- A reader's guide and a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.
- A search for answers, without easy assurances.
Where it sits
| Hispanic & Latino YA | 75% |
|---|---|
| Coming of Age | 62% |
| Violence & Trauma | 52% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Stories About Boys & Men
- Coming of Age
- YA Family Stories
- Bullying for Teens
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- Death & Grief for Teens
- Depression for Teens
- Emotions & Feelings for Teens
- Friendship for Teens
- Authors
- Gary Soto
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- December 1, 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- YA Stories About Boys & Men