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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Cuentos que dignifica al campesino migrante
Este conjunto de cuentos , es un verdadero deleite para cualquier lector y especialmente para los inmigrantes latinoamericanos que llegan a los EEUU a esforzarse y donde tiene que adaptarse a una nueva realidad. Francisco Jimenez, expresa y nos revela la realidad de los trabajadores de la tierra desde la vision de su ninez , sin perder la inociencia y relatandonos la...
Published on November 23, 2005 by Francisco Benito

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3.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and manageable read for a non-native speaker
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As someone who minored in Spanish in college and who doesn't want to lose fluency completely, I read a couple Spanish novels every year. Most recently, I read the brief, entertaining, and insightful Cajas de Cartón. I would recommend it.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Cuentos que dignifica al campesino migrante, November 23, 2005
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Francisco Benito "paco benito" (Albuquerque,NM United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cajas De Carton/ The Circuit : Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child [Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
Este conjunto de cuentos , es un verdadero deleite para cualquier lector y especialmente para los inmigrantes latinoamericanos que llegan a los EEUU a esforzarse y donde tiene que adaptarse a una nueva realidad. Francisco Jimenez, expresa y nos revela la realidad de los trabajadores de la tierra desde la vision de su ninez , sin perder la inociencia y relatandonos la realidad. Muy estimulantes cuentos, ahora continuare con el siguiente libro de Francisco Jimenez, orgullo latino!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent intermediate-level Spanish-language read, December 5, 2010
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An excellent read for an intermediate-level (third-year?) Spanish student. Narration style is straightforward, vocabulary is basic, and story is easy to follow (yet compelling). Highly recommended by this little gabachino.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing autobiography and story of hope, November 29, 2010
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This review is from: Cajas De Carton/ The Circuit : Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child [Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
Francisco Jimenez's autobiographical account of his working in the fields with his father and brother as a youth allows the readers to see the importance of family, and the impact that a good, caring teacher can have on the lives of students. Although his life was difficult and his family had little money, Jimenez's story is filled with hope and inspiration; he spoke little or no English when he came to the U.S. but became a renowned college professor.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 1st of Triple Series, September 10, 2011
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This review is from: Cajas De Carton/ The Circuit : Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child [Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
I read this in my adult Spanish class. It's the first in a series of 3, and you should read them in chronical order: 1) Cajas de carton, 2)Senderos fronterizos, & 3) Más allá de mi. What struggles, disappointments and sacrifices this family makes! All 3 books are wonderful. This child is a miracle in the making.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and manageable read for a non-native speaker, April 23, 2011
This review is from: Cajas De Carton/ The Circuit : Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child [Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
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As someone who minored in Spanish in college and who doesn't want to lose fluency completely, I read a couple Spanish novels every year. Most recently, I read the brief, entertaining, and insightful Cajas de Cartón. I would recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, April 15, 2011
This review is from: Cajas De Carton/ The Circuit : Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child [Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
As a student of Spanish, I read the Spanish version, which with a Spanish/English dictionary, was a good reading level for an intermediate Spanish student. In any language this is a great book. It tells the story of the author's life as the child of migrant workers. It relates not only the family's struggles but the great love and strength of the family as as they worked together to survive and obtain a better life. Don't miss the sequel Senderos Fronterizos.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Una "Nueva" Vida, May 13, 2008
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This review is from: Cajas De Carton/ The Circuit : Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child [Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
El libro "Cajas de Cartón" trata sobre un niño llamado Panchito cuya familia inmigra a los Estados Unidos. La familia era de solamente cuatro miembros, ellos llegan a California y tuvieron qué esperar dos semanas para poder empezar a trabajar; esas dos semanas pasaron y empezaron a trabajar en la pizca de algodón. Es aquí donde empieza su "nueva" vida.
Al pasar las semanas, los papás de Panchito tuvieron otro bebé a quien llamaron "Trampita". Aunque ellos no estaban muy bien establecidos económicamente, seguían teniendo niños y la familia seguía creciendo. La familia llegó a tener ocho miembros en total. Algunos de los niños iban a la escuela con Panchito, mientras Roberto, el mayor, trabajaba e iba a la escuela pero la mayor parte del tiempo trabajaba.
La familia vivió muchas experiencias, algunas divertidas y otras tristes. Sí te gustaría saber lo qué pasa realmente en el libro, leélo! Te gustará, porqué es un libro que atrae tu atención y es una historia única. ¡No hay ninguna historia igual como "Cajas de Cartón", es muy interesante! Personalmente, yo lo recomendaría a todos los qué han pasado por una situación igual a la de Panchito. Este libro no solamente atrae tu atención si no que también te da una lección. Al leer este libro te darás cuenta de que hay otras personas que han pasado por la misma situación que tú. ¿Y qué esperas? ¡Leé este libro ahora mismo, porqué se que te gustará!
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1.0 out of 5 stars haven't received the book purchased a month ago, September 26, 2011
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C. Kelly (clinton ct usa) - See all my reviews
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Today is October 5th and I STILL have NO BOOK!

I ordered this book on 8/22..it's a month later and there's no sign of it....and no response from the vendor to my inquiries
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cajas de Carton, October 15, 2009
This review is from: Cajas De Carton/ The Circuit : Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child [Spanish Edition] (Paperback)
"Un día nosotros vamos a cruzar la frontera." Eso es que la madre de Fernando dije a él cuando casi todos en su pueblo cruzaron la frontera a los estados unidos. Su familia es muy pobre y tenía 3 niños y 2 padres para dar comida. Cuando ellos legan a los estados unidos no tenían trabajo para 2 semanas. No se vi como pueden vivir sin eso moneda. Su familia recoger algodón en campos los del sur de California.
Imagina viviendo en un país y no pueden hablar el lenguaje nacional. En escuela, no entender su maestra hablando a los otros niños. En los corredores, los niños riendo atrás de su espalda. Los niños siempre ser intimidando a ti. Ir a escuela con ropa de segunda mano. Eso es la vida de Fernando Jiménez.
Me gusta el me gusta el libro mucho, es muy interesante. Sentí que era allí con Fernando cuando cruzó la frontera y sus situaciones en la escuela. Era un poquito triste cuando terminaron ese libro. El libro es un poquito raro pero soy feliz para leer el segundo en esa serie. ¿Sabes de qué es el próximo libro?
-Ellie Punnett
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars buen libro con mal fin así que solo cuatro estrillas, March 22, 2005
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Es cuento de una familia méxicana que vienen a EE UU en 1950's a hallar trabajo. Es se dijo a el niño y es en parte una autobiografía. Es un libro corto de 120 paginas y facil a leer. Un buen libro para el joven pero no tiene fin feliz. Quiza el autor usted quiere a leer su segundo libro que es una continuación de este cuento.
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