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Efrén Divided Hardcover – March 31, 2020
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“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.” —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 Mía 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.
A glossary of Spanish words is included in the back of the book.
- Reading age8 - 12 years
- Print length272 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Lexile measure710L
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.93 x 8.25 inches
- PublisherQuill Tree Books
- Publication dateMarch 31, 2020
- ISBN-10006288168X
- ISBN-13978-0062881687
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Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. Efrén Divided is his first book. He holds an English degree from the University of California, Irvine; a teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach; as well as a master of fine arts in creative writing from National University. As an author, he believes in providing today’s youth with an honest depiction of characters with whom they can identify. The real world is filled with amazing people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. His work strives to ref lect that. You can visit him online at www.ernestocisneros.com.
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- Publisher : Quill Tree Books (March 31, 2020)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 006288168X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062881687
- Reading age : 8 - 12 years
- Lexile measure : 710L
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 12.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.93 x 8.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #163,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #372 in Children's Fiction on Social Situations
- #669 in Children's Parents Books
- #748 in Children's Siblings Books (Books)
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I see so many of my students and their families in this story. I have helped them find lawyers, housing, and furniture. I have attended their quinceañeras, officiated their weddings, and visited maternity wards.
Ernesto Cisneros has written an accurate and outstanding portrayal of the community that I am privileged to work alongside. I hope I have watered some seeds throughout my career.
Thank you for this book. I hope Mr Cisneros’s children encourage him to write a sequel.
Finally, the ending felt like it should have been the midpoint, and there are still two or three chapters more that disappeared.
The problem, however, is only the structure. The narration of Efren's life as a student and his friendship with David is excellent. And the portraying reality around Mexican-American families made the book worth recommending.
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A young persons view into the reality of deportation and separated families.
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