Devolver al Remitente

Name: Devolver al Remitente
Brand: Books del Sur
SKU: 9780375851247
Price: 8.99 USD
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Devolver al Remitente, de Julia Álvarez, es una conmovedora novela para jóvenes de entre 8 y 12 años que explora la inmigración, la identidad y la amistad a través de las vidas entrelazadas de Tyler, un joven granjero de Vermont, y Mari, hija de trabajadores mexicanos indocumentados. Tras sufrir lesiones en un accidente de tractor, el padre de Tyler contrata a la familia de Mari para que les ayude a salvar su granja, lo que genera preguntas sobre la legalidad, la pertenencia y las diferencias culturales. Narrada a través de perspectivas alternas, incluyendo las emotivas cartas y las entradas del diario de Mari, la historia revela el impacto emocional de la deportación y la fuerza de la conexión humana. Dirigida a lectores de 8 a 12 años, es un recurso bilingüe esperanzador y realista que fomenta la empatía y la conciencia social.

English Description:

Return to the Sender, by Julia Álvarez, is a moving novel for young people between the ages of 8 and 12 that explores immigration, identity, and friendship through the intertwined lives of Tyler, a young farmer from Vermont, and Mari, the daughter of undocumented Mexican workers. After being injured in a tractor accident, Tyler's father hires Mari's family to help them save their farm, raising questions about legality, belonging, and cultural differences. Told through alternating perspectives, including Mari's emotional letters and diary entries, the story reveals the emotional impact of deportation and the strength of human connection. Aimed at readers ages 8-12, it is a hopeful and realistic bilingual resource that fosters empathy and social awareness.

Publishing Details

Author : Julia Alvarez

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 368

Size: 5 x 7 in

Year Published: 2010

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 6th-8th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Adventure, Change, Culture, Friendship, Identity, Migration , Immigration, Social Issues