num_pages: 144
description: Teenager Sergio is caught between two countries. He has lived in Los Angeles since the age of six, when he emigrated from Central America with his parents. But in a country far away from his birthplace and birthright, he finds himself coming of age without any sense of a "homeland."But Sergio has spent many years under the strong, guiding influence of his grandfather, who lived with Sergio's family until his recent death. Before Abuelo dies, he exacts a tough promise from Sergio. After years living in a land that is not his own, Abuelo demands to be buried in his own native soil. Sergio's struggle to honor his mentor takes him on a dangerous mission, fraught with unexpected disasters.Sergio's voyage journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration that requires Sergio take control. He encounters unexpected triumphs and discoveries that will enrich the rest of his life.
language: Spanish; Castilian
title: Viaje a la Tierra del Abuelo
titlecomplete: Viaje a la Tierra del Abuelo (Spanish Edition)
ratings_count: 25
publisher: Arte Publico Press