Buried Onions - by Gary Soto (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>On the mean streets of southeast Fresno, 19-year-old Eddie is just trying to get by. All he wants is to forget his violent past, hold down a job, and walk a straight line. But after his cousin's murder, Eddie finds himself drawn back into the cycle of violence.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Eddie's father, two uncles, and best friend are all dead, and it's a struggle for him not to end up the same way. Violence makes Fresno wallow in tears, as if a huge onion were buried beneath the city. Making an effort to walk a straight line despite constant temptations and frustrations, Eddie searches for answers--and discovers that his closest friends may actually be his worst enemies.<br><i> Includes a reader's guide and a glossary of Spanish words and phrases.</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Soto's descriptions are poetic, and he creates deep feelings of heat and despair. A powerful and thought-provoking read.--<i>School Library Journal</i><br><br>
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