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The Circuit
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So begins life in the United States for many people every day. And so begins this collection of twelve autobiographical stories by Santa Clara University professor Francisco Jiménez, who at the age of four illegally crossed the border with his family in 1947.
The Circuit, the story of young Panchito and his trumpet, is one of the most widely anthologized stories in Chicano literature. At long last, Jiménez offers more about the wise, sensitive little boy who has grown into a role model for subsequent generations of immigrants.
These independent but intertwined stories follow the family through their circuit, from picking cotton and strawberries to topping carrots--and back agai--over a number of years. As it moves from one labor camp to the next, the little family of four grows into ten. Impermanence and poverty define their lives. But with faith, hope, and back-breaking work, the family endures.
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Languages:
- Original: English
- Number of Pages:
- 146
- Age Recommendation:
- 9 – 11 years
- Publisher:
- University of New Mexico Press
- Publication Date:
- 1997-10-01
- Release Date:
- 1997-09-01
- ISBN / EAN:
- 9780826317971
- Weight:
- 142 g
- Dimensions:
- 12/18/1 cm
- GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
- [email protected]
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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