The night the soldiers burn his village, 12-year-old Santiago and his four-year-old sister, Angelina, set sail in a narrow sea kayak, headed for the United States. Painting a vivid portrait of life in countries torn by guerrilla warfare, the author of "Touching Spirit Bear" introduces readers to a fear that is far too real for many of the world's children.
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The night the soldiers burn his village, 12-year-old Santiago and his four-year-old sister, Angelina, set sail in a narrow sea kayak, headed for the United States. Painting a vivid portrait of life in countries torn by guerrilla warfare, the author of "Touching Spirit Bear" introduces readers to a fear that is far too real for many of the world's children.
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