Patricia is a 15-year-old girl from Guatemala. She goes to California as an exchange student. She lives with a caring American family but encounters prejudice at school, especially from a girl named Debbie. By chance, Patricia finds Debbie in a dangerous situation. She acts quickly and decisively to rescue her. The two girls become fast friends, and eventually Debbie goes to Guatemala to visit Patricia and her family. 44 page book. Also available: audio CD is a spirited reading of the book by native speakers. (CPL798) and a movie video, which provides valuable aural and visual comprehensible input. 28 min, (CPL801).
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