Latino families broken by immigration
Ceres I. Artico
Latino families broken by immigration
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Adolescent's Perceptions
by Ceres I. Artico
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The scent of an empty home lingers in the air, mixed with memories of laughter and quiet goodbyes. Imagine waiting years to hug your mom or dad again, wondering why they had to leave. These stories show how love stretches across miles, but sometimes leaves a heart aching for more.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores the emotional impact of immigration on Latino families, focusing on children separated from their parents during the 1980s. Through the perspectives of reunited adolescents, it highlights themes of parental absence, attachment challenges, and mental health within Hispanic American communities. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses complex family and social issues without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 193120263X
- Pages
- 217
- Publisher
- LFB Scholarly Publishing
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction