After his conviction, Miguel is sentenced to live in a group home. There he meets Mong, a wild-eyed boy who convinces him to flee to Mexico with him. Miguel's kindhearted, slow-witted roommate, Rondell, joins them, and they hit the road, dreaming of freedom. But Miguel has a dark secret-one that he can't escape, no matter where he runs. Library edition with trade jacket added.
Summary Haunted by the event that sentences him to time in a group home, Miguel breaks out with two unlikely companions. Together they begin their journey down the California coast, hoping to get to Mexico and a new life.
Topics Juvenile delinquents. Runaways. Friendship. Guilt. Brothers. Group homes. California. Books.
SRC Level 5.700000
SRC Points 24.000000
Lexile HL770L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2009-10-12
JLG Release Date Jan 2010
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Mature Young Adult Plus
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
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