Frontera

There were so many pieces that came together by the end of the story! All of those pieces coming together made for a powerful and educational story. I appreciate the way Mateo grew as a character during his journey. There are so many obstacles to overcome for Mateo and others. It opens your eyes to what other people go through for a better life.
A minor complaint is the way the two languages are dealt with. It is difficult to have a story that is bilingual and characters that are bilingual, but readers that are not. I appreciate the way they tried to signal language switches, but it wasn't always clear to me. I would love to see a bilingual version of this book, but that will have a smaller reader base.
I think this book is a great way to show what immigrants go through. There are so many pieces here that can become topics to research. So it is a good starting place for kids or adults who want to learn more about the real lives of immigrants.