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Into the Beautiful North: A Novel
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Into the Beautiful North: A Novel (2009) (edit title/settings)

by Luis Alberto Urrea (Author) (edit contributors)

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Nineteen-year-old Nayeli works at a taco shop in her Mexican village and dreams about her father, who journeyed to the US to find work. Recently, it has dawned on her that he isn't the only man who has left town. In fact, there are almost no men in the village--they've all gone north.... read more

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Nineteen-year-old Nayeli works at a taco shop in her Mexican village and dreams about her father, who journeyed to the US to find work. Recently, it has dawned on her that he isn't the only man who has left town. In fact, there are almost no men in the village--they've all gone north. While... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Nineteen-year-old Nayeli works at a taco shop in her Mexican village and dreams about her father, who journeyed to the US to find work. Recently, it has dawned on her that he isn't the only man who has left town. In fact, there are almost no men in the village--they've all gone north. While watching The Magnificent Seven, Nayeli decides to go north herself and recruit seven men--her own "Siete Magníficos"--to repopulate her hometown and protect it from the bandidos who plan on taking it over.

Filled with unforgettable characters and prose as radiant as the Sinaloan sun, INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH is the story of an irresistible young woman's quest to find herself on both sides of the fence.

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  • “"These beans are grown here in Sinaloa," he said proudly."The best frijoles in the world! Right near Culiacan. Then they're sold to the United States. Then they sell them back to us." He shrugged at the mysterious ways of the world. "It gets expensive." Tia Irma took a long time to replace the glasses in the purse. "That," she finally proclaimed, "is the stupidest thing anyone has ever said to me." He smiled, hoping she would not strike him with that purse. "NAFTA," he said.”
  • “"I like that maricon" Atomiko said. Tacho said "Thank God for small blessings."”

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Tres Camarones, Mexico

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The bandidos came to the village at the worst possible time.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Sur 1-17
Norte 18-36
Epilogue

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  1. Luis Alberto Urrea (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Compan
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 19, 2009
ISBN: 0316025275
Page Count: 352

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Reading Level: Young Adults

It's an easy read for young adults, but there is some mature content.

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