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gnframke 's review for:
The Only Road
by Alexandra Diaz
Timely in its appearance during social and political relevance, The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz follows the story of two children, Jamie and his cousin, in their attempt to cross the border into America after a threat to their lives from a notorious Guatemalan gang forces the kids to leave their homes and families in Central America. What they don’t expect is the sheer number of deadly obstacles standing in between their home and the safety of freedom. Fraught with danger and illegal implications, the story is filled with both intense action and fear. However, gang violence, drug running, illegal activity, and reference to rape are some of the many triggers present in the story. Still, this sad reflection on the very real horrors for Central American children has the potential to resonate with a diverse group of middle grade readers.