The Road to Santiago 
By D. H. Figueredo
Illustrated by Pablo Torrecilla
9781584300595
It's Noche Buena, the night before Christmas, and Alfredito and his parents head for the train station for their annual trip to their relatives in Santiago. But this year things are different. The government is fighting a war against the rebels and the trains are not running. Alfredito worries that they'll miss the family's traditional Christmas celebration and all the special foods.
Alfredito's father enlists the help of a farmer, and they set out down the bumpy road. Little does Alfredito know, they are embarking on a great adventure he will never forget.
Based on author D.H. Figueredo's own experiences growing up in Cuba in the late 1950s, THE ROAD TO SANTIAGO is an action-packed celebration of the human spirit. This heartwarming story is perfect for sharing with the whole family all year long.
- Awards
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Original Art Show
Society of Illustrators
- Interest Level
- Grades 1 - 4
- Reading Level
- Grades 2 - 3
- Themes
- War, Sharing & Giving, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, Holidays & Celebrations, Historical Interest, Fathers, Family Traditions, Cultural diversity
- Accelerated Reader
- Level: 3.8
Points: .5
D. H. Figueredo is a native of Cuba who has lived in New Jersey since he was a teenager, Figueredo is currently a librarian at Bloomfield College and an associate professor of literature at Montclair State University. He lives in Piscataway, New Jersey, with his wife and their children.
Pablo Torrecilla has illustrated many books for the educational market as well as children's picture books, including The Bakery Lady/La señora de la Panaderia by Pat Mora. Born and raised in Madrid, Spain, Torrecilla now divides his time between Madrid and Los Angeles, California.
