The Other Side of the River
"El que persevera alcanza."
- Dicho Mexicano
"One who perseveres reaches."
- Mexican Proverb
Having escaped the Mexican Revolution, Petra Luna’s story continues as her and her family try and make a new life in America. The Other Side of the River is an entirely different world and, like all immigrants to this new land, Petra must adapt to survive. Her strength and courage will be tested like never before as she fights for herself, her family, and her dreams.
Available September 2022!
What Others Are Saying!
Youth Services Book Review
“Petra Luna is one of my favorite protagonists in middle grade fiction; she is fiery and single-minded when it comes to protecting her family and pursuing her dreams. This is an inspirational novel.”
Kirkus Book Review
”Highlights the barriers and abuses faced by many new immigrants both historically and today”
School Library Journal
”A vivid glimpse into the 1913 Mexican Revolution and its aftermath, much of which is still relevant to today’s immigration and refugee crisis…..through the eyes of an unforgettable protagonist.”