Post #4 (#5 for most people) Crossing The Wire

I recently finished a book called Crossing The Wire by Will Hobbs. This book is about a boy named Victor Flores who lives in Mexico. Victor's family is starving and their crops are failing, so Victor tries to illegally sneak into the United States to earn money to send back to his family. This story shows the bravery of a boy who even when he runs into a barrier he keeps on trying.
Victor is extremely determined. I know this because even when officials catch Victor and ship him back to Mexico he tries to cross the barrier again. I also know that he is determined bacause at the beginning of the story, he is not the bravest guy. But he knows that he has to go out on his own to raise money for his family. It takes a lot of determination to face your fears.
I believe the author did a great job mixing current events with fiction. For example, in the U.S. Mexicans sneaking across the border has been very recognized and important for the U.S. and its government. He uses this event to make a fictional story. He also did a great job mixing real with fiction because he included a lot of real ways that Mexicans crossed the border (some are pay coyote money to smugglers, sneaking onto trains, and going through tunnels when it rains).
ps. I commented on Ryan B.'s blog.