Books like Lupita Mañana by Patricia Beatty
In "Lupita Mañana," 13‑year‑old Lupita leaves her impoverished home in pursuit of a better life in California. As an illegal immigrant, she must find work and stay hidden from the Mexican‑American border authorities while striving to support her family.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Patricia Beatty
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