Beast Rider: A Boy's Journey Beyond the Border by María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads, Tony Johnston

Beast Rider: A Boy's Journey Beyond the Border

María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads, Tony Johnston

176 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction childrens reflective fast-paced

Description

Twelve-year-old Manuel leaves his small town in Mexico to join his older brother in Los Angeles. To cross the US border, he must become a "beast rider"--someone who hops on a train. The first time he tries, he is stopped by the Mexican police, who...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 100%
emotional 100%
tense 100%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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