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Gr 3–6—Jimena Pérez loves her mami and papi, her dog Sultán, her abuela, and the fruits her mami sells at the San Jacinto market. She loves the sunrises and the sunsets of El Salvador and the books she reads at the market. When the threats of the neighborhood gangs grow closer, Jimena's parents decide to take their daughter to the United States, far away from the impending violence. Jimena and her mami must make the long journey to Texas, boarding the train known as La Bestia (The Beast). When J...Log In or Sign Up to Read More