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We Were Here

By: Matt de la Pena
Narrated by: Henry Leyva
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When it happened Miguel was sent to Juvi. The judge only gave him a year in a group home - said he had to write in a journal so some counselor could try to figure out how he thinks. The judge had no idea that he'd actually done Miguel a favor. Ever since it happened Miguel’s mom can't even look him in the eye. Any home besides his would be a better place to live.

But Miguel didn’t bet on meeting Rondell or Mong or on any of what happened after they broke out. He only thought about Mexico and getting across the border to where he could start over. Forget his mom. Forget his brother. Forget himself.

Life usually doesn't work out how you think it will, though. And most of the time, running away is the quickest path right back to what you're running from.

From the streets of Stockton to the beaches of Venice, all the way down to the Mexican border, We Were Here follows a journey of self-discovery by a boy who is trying to forgive himself in an unforgiving world.

©2009 Matt de la Pena (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
Difficult Situations Family Family & Relationships Friendship Homelessness, Runaways & Poverty Literature & Fiction Young Adult Runaway
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Loved it! Omg so emotional, I definitely cried when Miguel tells us what he did, twas a bitter sweet moment.

A favorite. 100% recomend it#

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Great book, was going to read with middle schooler, but better suited for 12th graders.

Took a long time fro get to the why.

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It was such a beautiful story. Heart breaking at times but still amazing. Fully recommend

I loved this book

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Teaches young readers about perseverance and moving forward in life. Miguel decides to stop running away and make things right to have a better future.

Story of forgiveness and moving forward

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love this book. Read some and got the audio book for when on the road for me and my son to listen to!!

amazing

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This is one the books you never want to see end. it is captivating from beginning to end. Will definitely read it again.

Loved it!!!

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This is a very good book filled with both laughter and pain. The narrator did a good job however, there was a discrepancy with some of the verbiage and him sounding like he is from the East Coast. It lessens the authenticity, however, I would recommend this book.

We Were Here

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sad as heck. good yet simple twist. should have expected it. very interesting and beautiful

required reading

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Very good :) me gusta el libro:) the story was good :) I liked it a lot :)

Good

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Love the characters and the story of redemption. The characters come alive! Highly recommend it!

Such a heartfelt message.

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