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"A magical story of a Guatemalan girl named Juanita, who loved cooking crunchy maize tortillas and counting stars every night" -- Back cover.

When the dangers in their hometown force them to flee, three teenagers follow the route of La Bestia, a perilous train system that might lead them to a better life, if they can survive the trip.

"Manuelito's world in the Maya highlands of Guatemala is falling apart. His school has closed indefinitely; gangs and soldiers are roaming the town; and gunshots echo through the streets at night. Remembering the terrible conflict of the 1980s and desperate to save their son from the same violence, Manuelito's parents decide they must send Manuelito to live with his aunt in the United States. Accompanied by a human trafficker known as a coyote, Manuelito begins his hazardous journey to Mexico, then the U.S., in search of asylum. But nothing turns out as anyone hopes and dangers lurk everywhere, even once Manuelito finally reaches the United States"--Back cover.

Sixteen-year-old Sophie has been frail and delicate since her premature birth, but discovers her true strength during a journey through Mexico, where the six-year-old orphan her family hopes to adopt was born, and to Guatemala, where her would-be boyfriend hopes to find his mother and plans to remain.

"Manuelito's world in the Maya highlands of Guatemala is falling apart. His school has closed indefinitely; gangs and soldiers are roaming the town; and gunshots echo through the streets at night. Remembering the terrible conflict of the 1980s and desperate to save their son from the same violence, Manuelito's parents decide they must send Manuelito to live with his aunt in the United States. Accompanied by a human trafficker known as a coyote, Manuelito begins his hazardous journey to Mexico, then the U.S., in search of asylum. But nothing turns out as anyone hopes and dangers lurk everywhere, even once Manuelito finally reaches the United States"--Back cover.

Explores the country of Guatemala, including the culture, geography, and more.

A guide to Guatemala, exploring the history, politics, economy, society, religion, and culture of the country; providing information about landmarks and historical sites; and including tips on how to make the most of a brief visit.

Describes the geography, history, economy, government, culture, and people of the northernmost Central American country.

What is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes Guatemala's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Guatemalan people.

Roger Graetz, raised in a Boston suburb by his aristocratic Guatemalan mother, becomes involved in a complicated mystery when he attempts to discover the truth about the murder of Flor de Mayo, the head of an orphanage in Guatemala in the 1980s who became his friend and confidante when she worked as a maid for his family when he was just a boy.