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A Refugee's Journey from El Salvador

A Refugee's Journey from El Salvador

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Benito’s childhood in El Salvador is disrupted when gang violence comes to his community. When gang members begin to recruit his siblings and target the family with violence, Benito’s mother decides that the family will leave the country. Benito’s new life in Mexico is different. He and his family hope to one day return home.
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Ages: 8-10
Read time: 15-30 mins
AR LEVEL: 4.7
LEXILE©: 730L
Ages: 8-10
Read time: 15-30 mins

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