Efrén Dividido

Name: Efrén Dividido
Brand: Books del Sur
SKU: 9780063249646
Price: 9.99 USD
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Efrén dividido / Efrén Divided de Ernesto Cisneros, traducida al español por David Bowles, es una conmovedora novela para jóvenes de entre 8 y 12 años que explora la familia, la identidad y la resiliencia. Efrén Nava, un estudiante de séptimo grado, ve su vida trastocada cuando su madre, una inmigrante indocumentada, es deportada repentinamente a México. Mientras su padre trabaja en dos empleos, Efrén debe cuidar de sus hermanos menores y encontrar la fuerza para mantener unida a su familia. Ambientada en un mundo bilingüe y bicultural, la historia combina profundidad emocional con relevancia social, convirtiéndola en un recurso cautivador para lectores de 8 a 12 años. Ganadora del Premio Pura Belpré, es una emotiva novela bilingüe que fomenta la empatía y la consciencia.

English Description:

Efrén dividido / Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros, translated into Spanish by David Bowles, is a powerful middle-grade novel that explores family, identity, and resilience. Efrén Nava is a seventh grader whose life is upended when his mother, an undocumented immigrant, is suddenly deported to Mexico. As his father works two jobs, Efrén must care for his younger siblings and find the strength to keep his family together. Set in a bilingual, bicultural world, the story blends emotional depth with social relevance, making it a compelling resource for readers ages 8–12. Winner of the Pura Belpré Award, it’s a heartfelt dual-language book that fosters empathy and awareness.

Publishing Details

Author : Ernesto Cisneros

Author Nationality : United States

Type of Spanish : Translated

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 288

Year Published: 2023

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 6th-8th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Family, Immigration, Culture, Change, Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Emotional, Social Issues, Migration

Lesson Plan Link: Link