{"product_id":"frontera-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780063054943","title":"Frontera: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Eisner Award Nominee for Best Publication for Teens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Children’s Book Council’s Young Adults' Favorites Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMateo makes the dangerous journey back home to the United States through the Sonoran Desert with the help of a new friend, a ghost named Guillermo, in a supernatural borderland odyssey by debut graphic novelists Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs long as he remembers to stay smart and keep his eyes open, Mateo knows that he can survive the trek across the Sonoran Desert that will take him from Mexico to the United States. That is, until he’s caught by the Border Patrol only moments after sneaking across the fence in the dead of night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEscaping their clutches comes at a price and, lost in the desert without a guide or water, Mateo is ill-prepared for the unforgiving heat that is sure to arrive come sunrise. With the odds stacked against him, his one chance at survival may be putting his trust in something, or rather someone, that he isn’t even sure exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’d asked him if ghosts were real before he found himself face-to-face with one, Mateo wouldn’t have even considered it. But now, confronted with the nearly undeniable presence of Guillermo, he’s having second thoughts. Having spent his afterlife guiding migrants to safety, Guillermo knows things about the Sonoran Desert far beyond what could be explained by a mere hallucination. But even as Mateo forms an uneasy partnership with Guillermo, survival is still uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sonoran Desert, with its hostile temperatures and inhabitants, is teeming with danger as the Border Patrol and rogue militias prowl its deadly terrain. As his journey stretches on, Mateo will have to decide exactly what and who he’s willing to sacrifice to find home.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Exploring topics of immigration, racism, freedom, and ­helping others, this action-packed graphic novel presents the journey across the ­border in a whole new way.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A powerful glimpse into the physical and emotional burdens some young people carry.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An absolute gut punch of a story. This book belongs in every high school and middle school library in our country.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaggie Tokuda-Hall, author of Squad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A new classic of Latinx literature!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Bowles, award-winning author of They Call Me Güero\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A touching story of resilience, this is a must-read for those who are looking for insight on the migrant experience with a supernatural twist.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Anta pulls no punches, organically weaving together myriad contemporary border issues. Salcedo’s richly colored backdrops and expressive characters make the desert and its inhabitants come alive in an adventure steeped in magical realism that artfully conveys a small sampling of migrant stories.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A stirring supernatural framing of an all too common and heartbreaking reality.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This magical graphic novel captures the very real resilience of people trying to build a life of stability and emphasizes how love can survive and cross the most desolate plains.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A powerful graphic novel that has the potential to help change how young people see the world through this incredible and moving story.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephanie Cooke, author of Oh My Gods! and ParaNorthern\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A magical tale with striking poignancy and heart.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdrianna Cuevas, author of Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez and The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Julio and Jacoby created a story that is brave and beautiful. And they did so with tenacity. The words are sharp and the art enamoring.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJose Pimienta, author Twin Cities and Suncatcher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eFrontera \u003c\/em\u003egives us moments of solidarity, grief, bravery, and love, and shows us the beauty of these human feelings when they stand against the machine of American imperialism.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKiku Hughes, author of Displacement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An action-packed and heartfelt story that highlights the resiliency of immigrants and the power of ancestral history.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlexis Castellanos, author of Isla to Island\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A story about sacrifice, immigration, home, and ultimately, love, \u003cem\u003eFrontera \u003c\/em\u003ecarries an important message in the world today.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Gao, author of Messy Roots\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperAlley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890421821669,"sku":"NP9780063054943","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063054943.jpg?v=1730233250","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/frontera-a-graphic-novel-isbn-9780063054943","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}