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Title: The Road to Santiago

Synopsis
In Cuba, in the early 1950s, a young boy and his family try their best not to let the rebel soldiers keep them from traveling to Santiago to celebrate Christmas with their relatives. Based on a true incident in the life of the author.

Details
Illustrator:         Pablo Torrecilla
Language:        English

Size
Weight:        0.9 Pounds
Height:         11 Inches
Width:          8.5 Inches
Thickness:    0.3 Inches



Publisher Notes
It's Noche Buena, the night before Christmas, and Alfredito and his parents head for the train station for their annual trip to their relatives in Santiago. But this year things are different. The government is fighting a war against the rebels and the trains are not running. Alfredito worries that they'll miss the family's traditional Christmas celebration and all the special foods.
Alfredito's father enlists the help of a farmer, and they set out down the bumpy road. Little does Alfredito know, they are embarking on a great adventure he will never forget.
Based on author D.H. Figueredo's own experiences growing up in Cuba in the late 1950s, THE ROAD TO SANTIAGO is an action-packed celebration of the human spirit. This heartwarming story is perfect for sharing with the whole family all year long.



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is The Road to Santiago and it was written by Pablo Torrecilla (Illustrator), D. H. Figueredo. This edition of The Road to Santiago is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is October 2003 and it has a suggested retail price of $16.95. There are pages in the book and it was published by Lee & Low Books. The 10 digit ISBN is 1584300590 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781584300595. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.