Red Glass
Random House Children's Books · Paperback · May 12, 2009
With a dazzling and thoughtful voice, this critically acclaimed novel deals directly with the challenges and dangers of immigration, exploring the ties that bind us together in an age when issues threaten to divide us.
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- Who it’s for
- An absorbing novel that meets the challenges of immigration with tenderness and room for difficult choices.
- Genres
- Immigration for Teens, Diverse YA Fiction, Hispanic & Latino YA
- Published
- Random House Children's Books, May 12, 2009
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With a dazzling and thoughtful voice, this critically acclaimed novel deals directly with the challenges and dangers of immigration, exploring the ties that bind us together in an age when issues threaten to divide us. One night Sophie and her parents are called to a hospital where Pedro, a six-year-old Mexican boy, is recovering from dehydration.
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Crossing the border into Arizona with a group of Mexicans and a coyote, or guide, Pedro and his parents faced such harsh conditions that the boy is the only survivor. Pedro comes to live with Sophie, her parents, and Sophie's Aunt Dika, a refugee of the war in Bosnia. Sophie loves Pedro—her Principito, or Little Prince. But after a year, Pedro’s surviving family in Mexico makes contact, and Sophie, Dika, Dika’s new boyfriend, and his son must travel with Pedro to his hometown so that he can make a heartwrenching decision. An IRA Award Winner An Américas Award Honor Book An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults A Colorado Book Award Winner A Cybil Award Finalist A School Library Journal Best Book An Oprah’s Kids’ Reading List Selection A CCBC Choice List Selection A Richie’s Pick ★ “A captivating read.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review ★ "The vivid characters, the fine imagery, and the satisfying story arc make this a rewarding novel." –Booklist, Starred Review ★ "The prose captivates from the first chapter ... a vibrant, large-hearted story." –Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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An absorbing novel that meets the challenges of immigration with tenderness and room for difficult choices.
Come here for
- A tender, thoughtful story about immigration and the ties that cross borders
- A close-knit cast shaped by different experiences of refuge and belonging
Expect
- A heartfelt, sustained story about family, belonging, and connection
- A serious subject approached through vivid characters and a thoughtful voice
Where it sits
| Immigration for Teens | 99% |
|---|---|
| Diverse YA Fiction | 53% |
| Hispanic & Latino YA | 46% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Orphan & Foster Stories
- Mexico for Teens
- Immigration for Teens
- Authors
- Laura Resau
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- May 12, 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- YA Orphan & Foster Stories