Beast Rider
Tony Johnston, Maria Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
Twelve-year-old Manuel leaves his small Mexican town to find his older brother in Los Angeles. In order to cross the United States border, he rides a train known as La Bestia, a journey that brings danger. Manuel reaches Los Angeles and reunites with his brother, but discovers that something is wrong. His trip centers on survival, immigration, and encounters with strangers who offer unexpected kindness.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
