Buried Onions
Gary Soto
(Author)
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Description
Eddie's father, two uncles, and best friend are all dead, and it's a struggle for him not to end up the same way. Violence makes Fresno wallow in tears, as if a huge onion were buried beneath the city. Making an effort to walk a straight line despite constant temptations and frustrations, Eddie searches for answers--and discovers that his closest friends may actually be his worst enemies.Includes a reader's guide and a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.
Product Details
Price
$10.99
$10.22
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publish Date
December 01, 2006
Pages
176
Dimensions
5.0 X 7.0 X 0.5 inches | 0.3 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780152062651
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Gary Soto's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many novels, short stories, plays, and poetry collections for adults and young people. He lives in Berkeley, California. Visit his website at garysoto.com.
Reviews
"Soto's descriptions are poetic, and he creates deep feelings of heat and despair. A powerful and thought-provoking read."--School Library Journal
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