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Will Hobbs

Crossing the Wire

Will HobbsFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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Will Hobbs

Crossing the Wire

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

U.S.-Mexico border • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

670L

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Super Short Summary

Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs tells the story of Victor Flores, a Mexican teenager who leaves his village to illegally cross the border into the United States to support his family after free trade agreements make their farming income unsustainable. Facing numerous challenges and dangers, he navigates through various encounters and hardships, striving to achieve his ultimate goal. Descriptions of violence and illegal activity are included.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Emotional

Challenging

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,998 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Will Hobbs' Crossing the Wire garners praise for its gripping and poignant portrayal of a young boy's perilous journey across the U.S.-Mexico border. Readers appreciate the well-researched narrative and emotional depth. Some critique its predictability and occasional pacing issues, but overall, it remains a powerful story of resilience and hope.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Crossing the Wire?

Readers who would enjoy Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs are typically young adults interested in contemporary issues and thrilling adventures. They should appreciate tales of resilience and survival akin to Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan or La Línea by Ann Jaramillo. Fans of immigrant narratives and socio-political themes will find it compelling.

4.2

2,998 ratings

68%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

U.S.-Mexico border • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

670L

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