A Refugee's Journey From Guatemala

From the Series Leaving My Homeland
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Martinez's life in Guatemala is turned upside down when gangs harm and threaten the people in his neighborhood. He must leave his friends and two dogs behind when he and his family are smuggled to a refugee camp in Mexico, where thousands of families escaping violence hope to find safety. Interspersed with facts about Guatemala and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about gangs there and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes. Teacher's guide available.

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978-0-7787-3679-0
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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 305.89
Lexile 750L
ATOS Reading Level 5.0
Guided Reading Level R
Subjects Social Studies
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2018
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8 x 10
Graphics
BISACS JNF038050, JNF053240, JNF052040
Rights Included WORLD
Language English