A Refugee's Journey from El Salvador

A Refugee's Journey from El Salvador book cover
What Is in This Book Leaving El Salvador 4 My Homeland El Salvador 6 Benito’s Story My Life in El Salvador 8 The Conflict in El Salvador 10 Benito’s Story The Gangs Move In 12 Why People Flee 14 Benito’s Story Decision Time 16 On the Run 18 Benito’s Story Running for Our Lives 20 Where Do Refugees Go 22 Benito’s Story Starting Over 24 Challenges Refugees Face 26 You Can Help 28 Glossary 30 Learning More 31 Index and About the Author 32
A Refugee's Journey from El Salvador

A Refugee's Journey from El Salvador

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.

About This Book

By: Linda Barghoorn
Illustrated by:
Published by: Crabtree Publishing Company
9-12Age Range
4.7 AR
30Pages
Cities & CulturesSubject
730LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
SGuided Reading
PFountas & Pinnell
38DRA