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Boy of the Border

Boy of the Border

Boy of the Border Hardback - 2009

by Bontemps, Arna; Hughes, Langston

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Sweet Earth Flying Press, LLC, 2009. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title Boy of the Border
  • Author Bontemps, Arna; Hughes, Langston
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Very good
  • Pages 109
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Sweet Earth Flying Press, LLC
  • Publication date 2009
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G097909870XI4N00
  • ISBN 9780979098703 / 097909870X
  • Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.28 x 6.7 x 0.58 in (23.57 x 17.02 x 1.47 cm)
  • Age range 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Mexicans, Mexico - History - Revolution, 1910-1920
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008930191
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC
  • Quantity available 1

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From the publisher

Penned by two of the most famous African American writers of the 1930s, this never-before-published coming-of-age story chronicles the adventures of a 12-year-old Mexican boy, Miguel Del Monte, who joins his uncle in herding wild broncos from northern Mexico to Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, this historic tale follows Miguel as he embarks on this unexpected trip across the American Southwest desert, determined to prove himself brave and smart enough to deal with the anticipated hardships. Along with a close encounter with roving bandits and the dangerous forces of nature, Miguel has bittersweet interactions with people of diverse racial and cultural groups, learning important lessons along the way. Separated into concise episodes and reflecting the beauty of various peoples, this collection depicts the power of tolerance and multicultural inclusion.

About the author

Arna Bontemps was a highly regarded poet and novelist during the Harlem Renaissance. He is the author of "The Story of the Negro," which was a Newbery Honor Book and received the Jane Addams Book Award. Langston Hughes was a prolific poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright, journalist, and author of children's books. He was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance and the author of "The Best of Simple," "Not Without Laughter," and "The Ways of White Folks." They are the coauthors of "The Pasteboard Bandit" and "Popo and Fifina." Antonio Castro L. is the illustrator of "The Green Bird," "The Gum-Chewing Rattler," and "The Treasure on Gold Street." His work has been featured in museums and galleries in the United States, Mexico, Spain, and Italy. He lives in El Paso, Texas.

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