86 pages • 2 hours read
Enrique Flores-Galbis90 Miles to Havana
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In 90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis, Julian and his two older brothers, Gordo and Alquilino, travel to Miami in the 1960s as part of Operation Pedro Pan, a covert mission to evacuate Cuban children during Fidel Castro's regime; they navigate challenges in a refugee camp and Julian ultimately becomes a hero, reuniting with his family in Connecticut.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis is a compelling historical novel praised for its vivid depiction of Cuban refugees and their struggles in 1960s America. Readers appreciate its captivating narrative and well-drawn characters. Some critics note the pacing can be uneven, but the emotional depth and cultural authenticity resonate strongly.
Who Should Read 90 Miles to Havana?
Ideal for middle-grade readers who enjoy historical fiction, 90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis appeals to those intrigued by the Cuban Revolution and child immigration. Fans of Refugee by Alan Gratz and Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan will find this novel equally compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
790LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
Life/Time: Coming of Age
History: World
Arts / Culture