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Santiago's Road Home

Alexandra Diaz
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Santiago's Road Home

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

Book Brief

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Alexandra Diaz

Santiago's Road Home

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mexico And The United States • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

740L

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Super Short Summary

Santiago's Road Home by Alexandra Diaz follows a young boy named Santiago as he embarks on a challenging journey to find a new home. Facing numerous obstacles, Santiago navigates the complexities of migration and identity, forming new relationships and discovering resilience and hope along the way.

Challenging

Emotional

Suspenseful

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.5

875 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Santiago's Road Home by Alexandra Diaz is praised for its poignant depiction of immigration and resilience, offering an engaging and heartfelt story. Critics commend its realistic characterization and emotional depth. Some suggest the narrative could delve deeper into certain plot aspects, but overall, the book provides a compelling and insightful read for young adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Santiago's Road Home?

A reader who enjoys Santiago’s Road Home by Alexandra Diaz is typically interested in heartfelt narratives about resilience and immigration. Fans of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Refugee by Alan Gratz will appreciate its emotional depth and exploration of complex themes in a young adult context.

4.5

875 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mexico And The United States • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

740L

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