The Circuit
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 128
Published: 1999
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"The Circuit" by Francisco Jiménez is a poignant semi-autobiographical account of the author's childhood experiences as a migrant child in California. The story follows a young boy, Panchito, and his family as they navigate the challenges of seasonal work in the fields, the struggles of poverty, and the pursuit of education in a land that often feels alien. Through a series of interconnected vignettes, Jiménez captures the hardships, hopes, and resilience of migrant families, highlighting themes of identity, belonging, and the American Dream, all from a child's perspective. The narrative is both heartwarming and touching, shedding light on the realities of migrant life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8 years.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Clarion Books .