Summary:
The memoir recounts the harrowing journey of a nine-year-old boy who travels unaccompanied from El Salvador to the United States to reunite with his parents. It vividly portrays the challenges and dangers he faces across Guatemala and Mexico, and the bonds he forms with fellow migrants.
Key points:
1. "Solito: A Memoir" follows nine-year-old Javier Zamora's dangerous solo trip from El Salvador to the U.S., highlighting the struggles child immigrants face.
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