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A Fire in My Hands

By Soto, Gary

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Few writers capture the everyday moments of life like Gary Soto. In direct and vivid poems, he draws from his own youth in California's Central Valley to portray the joys and sorrows of young people. His writing focuses on Latino characters, yet speaks to readers of all ethnicities.Acclaimed by educators and unavailable since 1998, A Fire in My Hands has been revised and expanded in this new edition. Old and new fans of Soto's work will welcome the return of his compelling poems.Includes an introduction and an interview with the author.

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ISBN
978-0-15205-564-6
Publisher
Harcourt Children's Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on May 1, 2006

Gr 6-10 These simple, free-verse selections skillfully capture that which is commonplace and transforms it into something mesmerizing and lovely. A first date, the embarrassment of belching root beer out of one -s nose, the joy and the intricacies of the proper way to eat Mexican food, and a lost dog are just a few of the topics that Soto add...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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