87 pages • 2 hours read
Ann JaramilloLa Linea
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
In La Línea, Miguel and Elena endure hardship and brave horrific dangers to leave Mexico, cross the border, and join their family in California. Nearly seven years after their parents left to work in the United States, Miguel and his sister receive a message from their father to join them, initiating a perilous journey filled with challenges that test their resolve, family bonds, and ability to persevere. The book contains depictions of violence, including the threat of rape, and graphic injuries and death.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
La Linea by Ann Jaramillo garners praise for its compelling narrative and realistic portrayal of the perils of immigration. Reviewers appreciate the gripping, emotional story and well-drawn characters. Criticisms mostly center on the occasional predictability of the plot and some overly simplistic language. Overall, it's viewed as a powerful and important read.
Who Should Read La Linea?
Readers who would enjoy La Linea by Ann Jaramillo are teens and young adults interested in immigrant experiences and the struggles of crossing borders. Fans of Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario and The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande will find this poignant tale compelling for its emotional depth and realistic portrayal.
RecommendedReading Age
12-15yearsLexile Level
650L