{"product_id":"the-far-away-brothers-adapted-for-young-adults-two-teenage-immigrants-making-a-life-in-america-9781984829771","title":"The Far Away Brothers (Adapted for Young Adults): Two Teenage Immigrants Making a Life in America","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe inspiring true story about identical twin teenage brothers who escape El Salvadors violence to build new lives in California as undocumented immigrants  perfect for fans of Enriques Journey and anyone interested in learning about the issues that underlie todays conversations about DACA and immigration reform.  Ernesto and Ral Flores are identical twins  used to being mistaken for each other. As seventeen-year-olds living in rural El Salvador  they think the United States is just a far-off dream--its too risky  too expensive to start a life there. But when Ernesto ends up on the wrong side of MS-13  one of El Salvadors brutal gangs  he flees the country for his own safety. Ral  fearing that he will be mistaken for his brother  follows close behind.  Running from one danger to the next  the Flores twins make the harrowing journey north  crossing the Rio Grande and the Texas desert only to fall into the hands of immigration authorities. When they finally make it to the custody of their older brother in Oakland  California  the difficulties dont end.  While navigating a new school in a new language  struggling to pay off their mounting coyote debt  and anxiously waiting for their day in immigration court  Raul and Ernesto are also trying to lead normal teenage lives--dealing with girls  social media  and fitting in. With only each other for support  they begin the process of carving out a life for themselves  one full of hope and possibility.  Adapted for young adults from the award-winning adult edition  The Far Away Brothers is the inspiring true story of two teens making their way in America  a personal look at U.S. immigration policy  and a powerful account of contemporary immigration.  A Junior Library Guild Selection  \"Both touching and educational. . . . Gets inside the heads and hearts of immigrants.\" --Kirkus  Starred Review  \"A must for all young adult nonfiction shelves.\" --School Library Journal  Starred  \"Visceral and informative  this is a necessary read for todays youth.\" --Booklist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953288962101,"sku":"ByrdShop_1984829777","price":28.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781984829771.jpg?v=1788184189","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-far-away-brothers-adapted-for-young-adults-two-teenage-immigrants-making-a-life-in-america-9781984829771","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}