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Crossing the Wire


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 224

Published: 2009

Great for age 7-17 years

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"Crossing the Wire" by Will Hobbs follows the gripping journey of a young Mexican boy, Miguel, who dreams of a better life in the United States. Set against the backdrop of the harsh desert landscape, Miguel is determined to reunite with his family and escape the challenges of his life in Mexico. Along the way, he encounters friends and foes, faces dangerous situations, and learns about courage, resilience, and the sacrifices made in pursuit of the American dream. The story captures both the harsh realities of immigration and the enduring hope that drives people to seek a new life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins .

Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of nineteen novels, including Far North, Crossing the Wire, and Take Me to the River. Never Say Die began with the author's eleven-day raft trip in 2003 down the Firth River on the north slope of Canada's Yukon Territory. Ever since, Will has been closely following what scientists and Native hunters are reporting about climate change in the Arctic. When the first grolar bear turned up in the Canadian Arctic, he began to imagine one in a story set on the Firth River. A graduate of Stanford University, Will lives with his wife, Jean, in Durango, Colorado.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.

Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.

Grand Canyon Reader Award - Tween
This book was recognised in the Tween category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.

Iowa Teen Award - Grades 8-12
This book was recognised in the Grades 8-12 category of the Iowa Teen Award.

Iowa Teen Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Teen Award.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.

Golden Sower Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Golden Sower Award.

Americas Award
The Americas Award is an annual literary award that recognizes and celebrates outstanding literature for children and young adults that authentically and engagingly portrays Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinx culture in the United States. The award was established in 1993 by the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
This book was recognised by the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award.

South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.

Heartland Award
This book was recognised by the Heartland Award.