90 Miles to Havana

Written by Enrique Flores-Galbis

Three brothers face bullies and uncertainty in a new world far from home.

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304 pages· 66,675 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· 790L

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Bookroo's summary

Julian and his brothers are sent from Cuba to Miami, leaving everything behind. In a world where bullies rule and safety is uncertain, they must navigate their new reality. Can Julian protect his brothers and find a sense of belonging, or will the challenges of this unfamiliar land prove too great? As they struggle to adapt, the boys learn about courage, resilience, and the true meaning of family. What will it take for them to find their place in this new world?

From the publisher

90 Miles to Havana is a 2011 Pura Belpré Honor Book for Narrative and a 2011 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year. When Julian’s parents make the heartbreaking decision to send him and his two brothers away from Cuba to Miami via the Pedro Pan operation, the boys are thrust into a new world where bullies run rampant and it’s not always clear how best to protect themselves.

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