Y no se le Trago la Tierra

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Vigil-Pinon, Tomaas Rivera, Tomaas Rivera

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Arte Publico Press
30 September 2015

This new edition of a classic novel about the migrant worker experience recounts the experiences of a Mexican-American community through the eyes of a young boy. Forced to leave their home in search of work, the migrants are exploited by farmers, shopkeepers, and even other Mexican Americans, and the boy must forge his identity in the face of exploitation, death and disease, constant moving, and conflicts with school officials.

Translated by: Vigil-Pinon
Other: Tomaas Rivera, Tomaas Rivera
Imprint: Arte Publico Press
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9781558858152
ISBN 10: 1558858156
Publication Date: 30 September 2015
Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Y no se le Trago la Tierra (Spanish/English)

One of the first major novels of the [Chicano literature] revival. -- The New York Times The New York Times Compelling, direct, and poignant, Rivera's narrative avoids the extremes of both sentimentality and sensationalism. -- Kirkus Reviews Kirkus Reviews