Books like Grab hands and run by Frances Temple
After his father vanishes, twelve‑year‑old Felipe is left to care for his mother and younger sister and must navigate the dangers and uncertainties of a refugee voyage from El Salvador to Canada.
The family’s journey illustrates the challenges of illegal immigration and the emotional toll on children forced to become leaders in their own search for safety.
Through sharp, age‑appropriate language the story exposes the realities of displacement, community support, and the resilience required to start anew in a foreign land.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Frances Temple
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