90 Miles to Havana
ISBN10: 1250005590
ISBN13: 9781250005595
Trade Paperback
304 Pages
$8.99
CA$12.50
A Pura Belpré Honor Book for Narrative
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
When Julian's parents make the heartbreaking decision to send him and his two brothers away from Cuba to Miami via the Pedro Pan operation, the boys are thrust into a new world where bullies run rampant and it's not always clear how best to protect themselves.
Reviews
Praise for 90 Miles to Havana
"Inspired by Flores-Galbis' experiences as a Pedro Pan refugee, the fast-moving story should easily hook both historical-fiction and adventure readers."—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"It will introduce readers to a not-so-distant period whose echoes are still felt today and inspire admiration for young people who had to be brave despite frightening and lonely odds."—Kirkus Reviews
"It's hard to imagine any child putting this book down."—School Library Journal
"Drawing on his own experience as a child refugee from Cuba, Flores-Galbis offers a gripping historical novel about children who were evacuated from Cuba to the U.S. during Operation Pedro Pan in 1961 . . . This is a seldom-told refugee story that will move readers with the first-person, present-tense rescue narrative, filled with betrayal, kindness, and waiting for what may never come."—Booklist
"Flores-Galbis ably portrays the harsh realities these young Cuban immigrants faced: little hope of reunification with family members, dwindling resources, and insufficient government support, while also conveying their resilience in the face of emotional upheaval."—Publishers Weekly
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BIG FISH
We're .ishing at the edge of the Gulf Stream two miles north of Havana. From this far out, the city looks like it's about to be swallowed by the waves.
"Havana is sinking," I say to Bebo, standing behind the wheel.
"I guess...