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Mi vida en el paraíso

Mi vida en el paraíso

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In this poignant follow-up to África en el corazón, young Diko has managed to make it from his native Cameroon to Madrid. His rose-colored view of his new home is radically altered on his first day at the La Merced refugee center, however. The discrimination he faces there and the omnipresent threat of deportation complicate the idyllic vision he had of life in Spain. This realistic and powerful tale is useful as a resource for teaching about the challenges confronted by immigrants and refugees.

English Translation

My Life in Paradise

Diko, a young Cameroonian who survived life as a child soldier, arrives in Madrid full of hope for a new beginning. But his dream quickly fades once he enters the La Merced shelter, where he must navigate friendship, discrimination, and the constant threat of deportation. As he struggles to build a life in what he calls his 'paradise,' Diko discovers that Europe offers both harsh realities and unexpected kindness. This powerful sequel to África en el corazón explores immigration, resilience, and hope through the eyes of a determined teen.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • 12
  • 13
  • 14+

Grades:

  • Grade 6-8
  • Grade 9-12

Book Details

Vendor: Bambú

Binding: Paperback

Type: Chapter Book

Copyright: 2014

Publisher: Bambú

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Fiction or Non Fiction: Fiction

Subject: Celebrating Diversity

Type of Spanish Book: Authentic

Pages: 144

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: María Carmen de la Bandera
Author Origin: None
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: None

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 8.25 x 5.75 x .6 (Inches)

Weight (Ounces):

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