Emilio by Julia Mercedes Castilla

by Julia Mercedes Castilla

Emilio is not just the new kid on the block, he's new to the entire country. He and his family have just come from Central America to Houston, and everything is terribly different in the big city -- unlike anything he had ever imagined. Uncomfortable with his looks, his size, his unfamiliarity with everything, Emilio shrinks into the shadows in his classes. He does find friends among other immigrants, and he tries to keep out of the way of the rough crowd. But only when his teacher introduces him to the world of numbers does he begin to find himself. Yet there is danger even in embracing the world of math studies, too, and Emilio once again faces hardship and isolation. Emilio is a tale of overcoming fear of the unknown to adapt and prevail over circumstances through will and perseverance. As Emilio makes his own way in this new world, his trials, failures, and successes become a model for all young readers who would accept and embrace responsibility for their own lives.

Mass Market Paperback

First published December 1, 1998

Reviews

[Liyliy]

This was a very good book about a little foreighn exchanged student who was having trouble fitting in when all he need the whole time was just a little self esteam.

[Flor Ochoa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me gustó muchísimo y lo leí super rápido. Ojalá haberlo conocido antes. Muy recomendado para niños y adolescentes

[Yamila Barrientos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bueno, bueno, bueno.
Leí este libro hace mucho tiempo, pero todavía tengo un aspecto de él muy presente: que manera de hacernos reflexionar sobre la realidad de muchas personas.


Me encanta la manera en la que la autora me hizo reflexionar, demostrando bien las consecuencias que la falta de oportunidades pueden tener en las personas, las distintas discriminaciones que se sufren por cosas bastante ilógicas a veces, etc.


Pero también nos demuestra que aún con todo eso, se puede salir adelante con una mezcla de disciplina, motivación y apoyo de nuestros seres queridos (aunque a veces no siempre tengamos ese último). Por eso siento que sigo teniendo este libro tan presente, pese al pasar de los años.


Conclusión: Lo recomiendo, sin duda alguna y sin importar la edad de la persona.

[Camilamorales]

es un libro muy bonito necesesito leerlo es re urgente