EFR
by Ernesto Cisneros
Creators
Author
Ernesto Cisneros
Publisher
HarperCollins
Synopsis
"We need books to break open our hearts; so that we might feel more deeply; so that we might be more human in these unkind times. This is a book doing work of the spirit in a time of darkness.â€Â -Sandra Cisneros; author of The House on Mango Street Efrén Nava's Amá is his Superwoman-or Soperwoman; named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Amá and Apá work hard all day to provide for the family; making sure Efrén and his younger siblings Max and MÃa feel safe and loved. But Efrén worries about his parents; although he's American-born; his parents are undocumented. His worst nightmare comes true one day when Amá doesn't return from work and is deported across the border to Tijuana; México. Now more than ever; Efrén must channel his inner Soperboy to help take care of and try to reunite his family.
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Specifications
- Language: English
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Pages: 272
- Binding: HardBack
- ISBN: 9780062881687
- Category: Young Adult Fiction
- Related Category: Tales & Short Stories
