![]() The story is more scary than violent, though, with tension arising from the threat of capture and the perils of migrating through dangerous lands. ![]() Several characters are beaten by border patrol and deportation officers, some die: A few are murdered by gunshot, one dies in a land mine explosion, a young child drowns. This book's positive messages emphasize perseverance, finding hope in crisis, and the sacrifices and ingenuity of immigrants and women. Readers will encounter accurate descriptions of dangers immigrants have long faced coming to the United States. Brave but terrified, Vali leads Ernie on a dangerous journey across the country, hoping they can make it to the recently seceded sanctuary state of California. Sixteen-year-old Vali, an undocumented immigrant from Columbia, takes charge of her 8-year-old brother after their mother is detained by deportation authorities. ![]() Parents need to know that Sanctuary, by Women's March co-founder Paola Mendoza and writer Abby Sher, is a dystopian tale set in the near-future of 2032. ![]() Vali and Ernie sleep near a dumpster one night where a fight between drunken men breaks out.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. ![]()
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