84 pages • 2 hours read
Will HobbsCrossing the Wire
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006A 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
Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs tells the story of Victor Flores, a Mexican teenager who leaves his village to illegally cross the border into the United States to support his family after free trade agreements make their farming income unsustainable. Facing numerous challenges and dangers, he navigates through various encounters and hardships, striving to achieve his ultimate goal. Descriptions of violence and illegal activity are included.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Will Hobbs' Crossing the Wire garners praise for its gripping and poignant portrayal of a young boy's perilous journey across the U.S.-Mexico border. Readers appreciate the well-researched narrative and emotional depth. Some critique its predictability and occasional pacing issues, but overall, it remains a powerful story of resilience and hope.
Who Should Read Crossing the Wire?
Readers who would enjoy Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs are typically young adults interested in contemporary issues and thrilling adventures. They should appreciate tales of resilience and survival akin to Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan or La Línea by Ann Jaramillo. Fans of immigrant narratives and socio-political themes will find it compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
670LBook Details
Relationships: Family
Society: Globalization
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Education
Education
Arts / Culture