A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez Andy Hirsch It’s the summer before fifth

It’s the summer before fifth grade

even though she secretly has a dancer’s heart

award-winning poet

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magical thinking works in service of restoring agency amid chaos

A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez Andy Hirsch It’s the summer before fifthBased on the true story of Roberto Alvarez and the Lemon Grove Incident, this vivid and uplifting middle grade debut novel in verse about one young child's courage to stand up for what is right, and the determination of the Mexican community is perfect for fans of ESPERANZA RISING and INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN. Twelve year old Roberto Alvarez is the youngest of his siblings, born on United States soil. Hes el futuro, their dream for a life away from