84 pages • 2 hours read
Will HobbsCrossing the Wire
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Will Hobbs' Crossing the Wire garners praise for its gripping and poignant portrayal of a young boy's perilous journey across the U.S.-Mexico border. Readers appreciate the well-researched narrative and emotional depth. Some critique its predictability and occasional pacing issues, but overall, it remains a powerful story of resilience and hope.
Who Should Read Crossing the Wire?
Readers who would enjoy Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs are typically young adults interested in contemporary issues and thrilling adventures. They should appreciate tales of resilience and survival akin to Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan or La Línea by Ann Jaramillo. Fans of immigrant narratives and socio-political themes will find it compelling.
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Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
670L