Across So Many Seas

Across So Many Seas spans more than five hundred years to tell the linked stories of four girls in one Sephardic Jewish family, beginning with Benvenida's expulsion from Spain in 1492 and continuing through Reina's exile to Cuba, Alegra's flight from Castro's Cuba, and Paloma's discovery of her family's past in present-day Spain. Newbery Honor winner Ruth Behar weaves Ladino songs and language throughout, grounding the sweeping history in intimate, personal detail. This is a moving choice for students because it traces one family's displacement and resilience across centuries, making the abstract sweep of history feel deeply personal.

Publishing Details

Author : Ruth Behar

Author Nationality : Cuban-American

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 272

Size: 8.7 x 5.9 inches

Year Published: 2024

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 5th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction

Theme: Immigration, Hispanic Heritage Month, Family