{"product_id":"9780062881700","title":"Efrén Divided","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Pura Belpré Award!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We need books to break open our hearts, so that we might feel more deeply, so that we might be more human in these unkind times. This is a book doing work of the spirit in a time of darkness.” —Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEfrén Nava’s Amá is his Superwoman—or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Amá and Apá work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efrén and his younger siblings Max and Mía feel safe and loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Efrén worries about his parents; although he’s American-born, his parents are undocumented. His worst nightmare comes true one day when Amá doesn’t return from work and is deported across the border to Tijuana, México.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow more than ever, Efrén must channel his inner Soperboy to help take care of and try to reunite his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glossary of Spanish words is included in the back of the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis powerful and timely coming of age story is about one boy holding his family together when everything is falling apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Story of Family Separation:\u003c\/b\u003e When Efrén’s mother is suddenly deported, his world is turned upside down. He must figure out how to care for his younger siblings, Max and Mía, while his dad works around the clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBecoming Soperboy:\u003c\/b\u003e Efrén always saw his Amá as a superhero. Now, he must find his own inner strength and become Soperboy to keep his family's hope alive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocial Justice for Young Readers:\u003c\/b\u003e An honest and important look at the real-world challenges faced by undocumented immigrants and mixed-status families, written with deep empathy and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccessible \u0026amp; Bilingual:\u003c\/b\u003e Spanish is woven naturally into the dialogue, reflecting an authentic voice. A glossary is included to help young readers learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ernesto Cisneros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46908428648597,"sku":"9780062881700","price":5.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780062881700_1524a23f-fb43-4cc9-b72b-2001909a2c5a.jpg?v=1776889793","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062881700","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}