Land of the Cranes
by Aida Salazar
Age band: 8+
Looky Rating System: Violence 2/5, Love & Romance 0/5, Mental Health 3/5, Language 0/5, Substance Use 0/5, Fear / Horror 3/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 0/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 0/5.
Description
From the prolific author of The Moon Within comes the heart-wrenchingly beautiful story in verse of a young Latinx girl who learns to hold on to hope and love even in the darkest of places: a family detention center for migrants and refugees.This critically acclaimed novel, Land of the Cranes, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Nine-year-old Betita knows she is a crane.