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Solito
He was nine. The trip to his parents was supposed to take two weeks. It took seven, and three strangers became his family. 🌵
Who it's for
In 1999, nine-year-old Javier leaves La Herradura, El Salvador, to reach the parents who left years earlier for the United States.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Solito is a memoir by Javier Zamora, published by Hogarth, recounting his journey at age nine from El Salvador through Guatemala and Mexico to the United States to reunite with parents who had emigrated earlier. A trip expected to last two weeks stretched into about two months, including boat crossings and treks through the desert.
Where to find it
In print (Hogarth) and widely available; libraries (Libby/Hoopla); audiobook available; Spanish-language edition exists.
Before you start
Heads up: A child alone in danger at gunpoint.
Age: Ages 14+
There is no place like home.L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Chapter IV
