Breaking Through (The Circuit #2)

In this follow-up to The Circuit, Francisco Jiménez continues his true story: at fourteen, he and his family are caught by immigration officers and deported to Mexico, then fight their way back to California. As a teenager juggling school, janitorial work, and family hardship, Francisco pursues his education against the odds. An honest, moving account of the migrant experience and perseverance.

• Author: Francisco Jiménez
• Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Format: Paperback, 195 pages
• Ages: 12 and up (Grades 7+)
• ISBN: 9780618342488