The day the rebels came to town
By: Robert Hough
Series: Good reads; Good reads series (Edmonton, Alta.)
Publisher: Grass Roots Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: [Edmonton, Canada]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 70
ISBN-13: 9781926583358
Subjects: Readers for new literates
Description: "The year is 1920, and all of Mexico is at war with itself. Gangs of rebels roam the country, stealing money, food, and horses. Carlos is 28 years old. He works in his father's café. One day, a gang rides into Carlos's village. When th gang leaves, they kidnap Carlos. Weeks later, the rebels and Carlos ride into the town of Rosita. Suddenly, Carlos is forced to make a life or death decision. He does so, though in a way that surprises everyone. Is Carlos a brave man or a coward? It is a question that takes him a lifetime to answer."--Back cover.