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Desert Passage

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When their grandmother falls ill, cousins Miguel and Ramón set off across the Arizona and New Mexico desert on a beat-up Vespa scooter, encountering the Grand Canyon, ancient Native American sites, and a cast of characters who help them grow into young men. The journey becomes a transformative rite of passage. This is an engaging choice for students because it pairs road-trip adventure with real coming-of-age stakes.

Publishing Details

Author : P.S. Carrillo

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 160

Size: 8.3 x 5.5 inches

Year Published: 2008

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 5th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Adventure, Family, Identity