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Lights on the River
Lights on the River
| TITLE: Lights on the River | AUTHOR: Thomas, Jane Resh | ILLUSTRATOR: Dooling, Michael |
| PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books for Children | |
| PLACE OF PUBLICATION: New York | COPYRIGHT DATE: 1994 |
| ISBN: 786820039 | PRICE: $ |
| CULTURAL GROUP: Hispanic | THEME: Grandparents |
| SYNOPSIS: This story of Teresa, a Mexican-American girl, describes the hardships she and her family face as migrant workers. Despite the hardships, she is able to keep memories of her beloved grandmother and life in Mexico alive. |
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| CORE BOOK: no | |
| SUBJECT: Social Studies | GRADE: 5 | TOPIC: Immigrant Experience |
| COMMENTS: The book introduces mature themes surrounding the hardships of life for migrant workers and their families. It is an inspiring story with wonderful illustrations and could be an interesting choice for older elementary students. |
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