Jesse

In this new edition of his first young adult novel, Gary Soto paints a moving portrait of seventeen-year-old Jesse, who has left his parents' home to live with his older brother. These Mexican American brothers hope junior college will help them escape their heritage of tedious physical labor. Their struggles are humorous, true to life, and deeply affecting. Young adults will sympathize with the brothers as they come to terms with what is possible for each of them in an imperfect world.

Includes a reader's guide.


Author: Gary Soto
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 10/01/2006
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.90w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780152054250
ISBN10: 0152054251
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | People & Places | United States | Hispanic & Latino
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes | General (see also headings under Family)
- Young Adult Fiction | Family | Siblings