Red Glass
Written by Laura Resau
Narrated by Emma Bering
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About this audiobook
With a dazzling and thoughtful voice, this critically acclaimed novel deals directly with the challenges and dangers of immigration, exploring the ties that bind us together in an age when issues threaten to divide us.
One night Sophie and her parents are called to a hospital where Pedro, a six-year-old Mexican boy, is recovering from dehydration. Crossing the border into Arizona with a group of Mexicans and a coyote, or guide, Pedro and his parents faced such harsh conditions that the boy is the only survivor. Pedro comes to live with Sophie, her parents, and Sophie's Aunt Dika, a refugee of the war in Bosnia.
Sophie loves Pedro-her Principito, or Little Prince. But after a year, Pedro's surviving family in Mexico makes contact, and Sophie, Dika, Dika's new boyfriend, and his son must travel with Pedro to his hometown so that he can make a heartwrenching decision.
An IRA Award Winner
An Américas Award Honor Book
An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults
A Colorado Book Award Winner
A Cybil Award Finalist
A School Library Journal Best Book
An Oprah's Kids' Reading List Selection
A CCBC Choice List Selection
A Richie's Pick
★ "A captivating read."-School Library Journal, Starred Review
★ "The vivid characters, the fine imagery, and the satisfying story arc make this a rewarding novel." -Booklist, Starred Review
★ "The prose captivates from the first chapter ... a vibrant, large-hearted story." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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Reviews for Red Glass
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sixteen-year-old Sophie is afraid of almost everything. When her boyfriend was attacked and robbed in Guatemala she decided to travel there from Mexico to rescue him, proving that she can overcome her fears. With characters from multiple countries and lifestyles the author maintained an unprejudiced view, showing a remarkable understanding of the mix of cultures. This beautiful story will inspire and encourage young adults as well as informing them that underprivileged people, even those from dangerous war-torn countries, can be just as generous, hospitable and friendly as anyone else.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Simply beautiful novel about love, courage and discovering what one is capable of, plus a dash of magical realism. The Latin American setting is also as essential a character in this romance as the main players.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Red Glass by Laura Resau is a YA coming of age book that both enchants and enthralls. The story is about a journey of transformation that a small group of people make deep into Mexico and some even further into Guatemala. Sophie, the main character, is an American girl who is timid and weak, she is germ phobic and afraid of most everything. She is accompanied by her great-aunt, Dika. Dika is a survivor from Bosnia. Also along are Dika’s boyfriend Mr. Lorenzo and his son, Angel. The purpose of their trip is to take Pablo, a refugee that has been living with Sophie’s family back to his relatives in Mexico. Sophie is hoping that Pablo decides to return to the States with her as she considers him her little brother. Mr. Lorenzo and Angel intend to journey back into Guatemala in order to recover some jewels that Mrs. Lorenzo buried. Angel is also hoping to find out exactly what happened to his Mother. The story is almost like a morality tale. Goodness and light seem to follow Sophie and her friends and although some horrific things do happen over the course of the book, in all cases, a life lesson is learned and someone is turned down the right path. The book is very informative about food, customs and the people of Mexico and if it seems as if we are looking through rose colored glasses it was nice to read good things about poor people in a developing country. I found Red Glass to be a rich, poetic read and a wonderful way to widen a young reader’s worldview.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sophie moves from fearful of everything in life to a person courageous and daring while Resau covers the plight of illegal immigrants, genocide in Guatemala and gems of philosophical insight throughout.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is very well written and well performed. The characters are well detailed. Their transformations develop from their interactions with one another and their experiences on their journey. As their pasts are revealed, their individualities are clarified. They take these pasts with them as they encounter the future. Overall a great novel revealing human complexities in its simple writing. The cultural aspects are very enjoyable and enlightening.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5“Red Glass” is a story about Sophie and her unique family, which includes her mom, step-dad (a Mexican immigrant who helps others cross the border), her Aunt Dika (a Bosnian war refugee), and Pablo (a 6-year-old Mexican boy found wandering in the desert). Sophie takes a trip to visit Pablo’s family in rural Mexico with her Aunt Dika, her Guatemalan boyfriend, and his son Angel. Sophie grows and matures during this journey learning the true meanings of family and love as well as learning just how strong she really is.This is an amazing coming-of-age story with a diverse cast of characters and landscapes. Sophie’s journey is exciting, funny, scary, and touching in perfectly balanced amounts. It is extremely excellently written and well paced, not to mention difficult to put down. Highly recommended for grades 8 – 12.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Good story of an odd group of people (Sophie, her great aunt Dika, Mr. Lorenzo, and his son Angel) bringing an orphaned Mexican boy back to his home town. Mr. Lorenzo and Angel continue on to their home in Guatemala to look for their wife/mother leaving Sophie and Dika to become acquainted with the folks in Pablo's village. Sophie learns that Angel was attacked and their passports were stolen. She makes her way south to them with photocopies so they can return to the U.S. by means of buses and hitchhiking (and amazingly never runs into trouble). Interesting look at illegal immigrants sneaking into U.S.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Red Glass is a coming of age story following Campbell's hero's journey. I love books about healing and awakening and I'm fascinated with Mayan culture, unfortunately the main characters simply didn't come to life for me. While I realize this a young adult book, there was still too much teenage angst for me enjoy it. Resau tried too hard to put in the sexual tension and emergence of adolescence without getting too graphic. So while I think a younger teen would connect more with Sophie's fear and lack of confidence, I don't think it's completely appropriate for 12-14 year olds. I really enjoyed Resau's What The Moon Saw, but Red Glass just didn't reach me the same way. It was okay, but not superb.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This is a timely story of immigrants' lives in the US.