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Author: Resau, LauraTitle: Red GlassBinding: Library BindingNumber Of Pages: 275Release Date: 2009Details: Product Description★ ""A captivating read."--"School Library Journal," St arred"One night Sophie and her parents are called to a hospital where Pedro, a six-year-old Mexican boy, is recovering from dehydration. Crossing the border into Arizona with a group of Mexicans and a coyote, or guide, Pedro and his parents faced such harsh conditions that the boy is the only survivor. Pedro comes to live with Sophie, her parents, and Sophie's Aunt Dika, a refugee of the war in Bosnia. Sophie loves Pedro--her "Principito, "or Little Prince. But after a year, Pedro's surviving family in Mexico makes contact, and Sophie, Dika, Dika's new boyfriend, and his son must travel with Pedro to his hometown so that he can make a heartwrenching decision."An IRA Award WinnerAn Americas Award Honor BookAn ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young AdultsA Colorado Book Award WinnerA Cybil Award FinalistA "School Library Journal "Best BookA Richie's Pick"ReviewStarred Review, Booklist, September 15, 2007:"The vivid characters, the fine imagery, and the satisfying story arc make this a rewarding novel."--Carolyn PhelanStarred Review, Publishers Weekly, October 1, 2007:"The prose captivates from the first chapter ... a vibrant, large-hearted story.""From the Hardcover edition."EAN: 9781606869123Package Dimensions: Height: 0.90551 Inches, Length: 7.99211 Inches, Weight: 0 Pounds, Width: 5.1181 InchesLanguages: en Show more