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Jesse

Name: Jesse
ISBN: 9780152054250

Gary Soto

HarperCollins · Paperback · October 1, 2006

Reading lane: Hispanic & Latino YA

In this new edition of his first young adult novel, Gary Soto paints a moving portrait of seventeen-year-old Jesse, who has left his parents' home to live with his older brother.

Hispanic & Latino YA Prejudice & Racism for Teens US Historical YA civil rights

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Good for readers who enjoy Hispanic & Latino YAGood for readers interested in civil rightsGood for fans of Young Adult

Book Details

Authors: Gary Soto
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: October 1, 2006
Format: Paperback
Theme: Hispanic & Latino YA · US Historical YA
Reading lane: Hispanic & Latino YA

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YA Stories About Boys & Men
Coming of Age
YA Sibling Stories
YA Blended Family Stories

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US Historical YA
African American YA
Hispanic & Latino YA
YA Romance

About This Book

In this new edition of his first young adult novel, Gary Soto paints a moving portrait of seventeen-year-old Jesse, who has left his parents' home to live with his older brother. These Mexican American brothers hope junior college will help them escape their heritage of tedious physical labor. Their struggles are humorous, true to life, and deeply affecting. Young adults will sympathize with the brothers as they come to terms with what is possible for each of them in an impe...

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