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After guerrillas devastate his village, Santiago and his four‑year‑old sister escape with only a homemade sea kayak. Facing deadly waters, hostile soldiers, extreme heat, and fierce storms, they carve a perilous route across the ocean, reaching for safety and a new life in the United States.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ben Mikaelsen
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