Title: Into The Beautiful NorthAuthor: Luis Alberto Urrea
Release Date: May 19
Publisher: Hachette Group
Summary: (publisher website) Nineteen-year-old Nayeli works at a taco shop in her Mexican village and dreams about her father, who journeyed to the US to find work. Recently, it has dawned on her that he isn't the only man who has left town. In fact, there are almost no men in the village--they've all gone north. While watching The Magnificent Seven, Nayeli decides to go north herself and recruit seven men--her own "Siete MagnÃficos"--to repopulate her hometown and protect it from the bandidos who plan on taking it over. ... more
Response: I like stories on immigration, and this story especially has captured my attention. I was born here in the States, but my family is from Mexico, so my childhood is filled with their stories and legends from my roots. I am looking forward to this book. So excited!
This looks really good!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds really cool! And I'm like you too w/ the immigration thing. I recommend you watch Sin Nombre, trust me you LOOOOOVE it! I did :) You can check out my review of the movie at my blog if you want to know more about it :)
ReplyDeleteYou won something:
http://tvandbookaddict.blogspot.com/2009/04/one-lovely-book-award.html
:D
Cupcake Witch:
ReplyDeleteI contacted the publisher because I REALLY want to read it and they said they'd get it to me! It does look exciting and I hope you read it!
robin_titan:
Sin Nombre? I'll take a look at your review. And THANKS for the award! That totally made me smile...:D
Sure! Me parece buena idea! Espero poderte ayudar. :D
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