The Secret Story of Sonia Rodriguez

ISBN: 9781423130277

出版社: Hyperion Book CH

出版年: 2010-2-9

页数: 320

定价: USD 8.99

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

Sonia Rodriguez was born in the United States, but her parents are Mexican immigrants who came toCalifornia before she was born. Her father has three Social Security numbers, her mother is pregnant (again), and neither of them speak English. Sonia's mother spends most of her time in bed, watching soap operas, and letting Sonia clean up after her brothers. Sonia's father works dutifully to support his family, but he knows that his daughter's dreams are bigger than making tamales for family get-togethers. When Soniaattempts to put school work before her familia , her mother decides that it's time for Sonia to visit her grandmother in Mexico to learn "the ways of the old world." While in Mexico, Sonia spends time with her wise grandmother and her cousin Maria who teach her that while familia is important, the most important thing is to followyour heart. Sonia returns to the States determined to succeed in school, butthe birth ofher new twin siblings, inappropriate advances from her drunk uncle (Drunkle), and aforbidden relationship with an El Salvadorian boy push school to the back burner. If only Sonia can find the time to cook dinner, secretly meet with her boyfriend, avoid her Drunkle, AND finish her homework, she just might be able to graduate from high school...