The Secret of Two Brothers

by Irene Beltrán Hernández

Book Overview

In this novel set in a poor Hispanic neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, two brothers fight to survive and improve their future. A blend of "mature themes and clear language with action-packed story about... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558851429
• ISBN13: 9781558851429
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Arte Publico Press
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10

Customer Reviews

The Secret of the Two Brothers

The Secret of the Two Brothers This story takes place in West Dallas. A 21-year-old named Beaver is serving time in jail for a crime that he didn't commit. While Beaver was in jail his mother died and he knew that he had to get out of there so that he could take care of his brother! After serving three years he finally got out and went to start his life over with his little brother (Cande). About a month had past since Beaver got out of prison and Cande and him were at a dance with some of Beaver's old friends. Before the dance was over Cande told Beaver that he wanted to go home, so Beaver let him go with his friends Margie and Richard. Later, Beaver had found out that his friends Margie and Richard and his brother got seriously injured because they were in a... I liked this book because it was very interesting. It always left me wanting to read more. This book showed prejudice and stereotype because people thought bad and untrue things about Beaver. They thought this because he was and ex-con. I haven't read and other books by this author, but I think that I might like to considering that I liked this book so much! For more information on this book I would recommend that you read it!

After serving time for a crime, Beaver seeks his brother.

Nineteen-year old Beaver Torres served time in prison for a crime he did not commit, but to save his brother, he elects to take the rap. After the hardships of prison, he is paroled and seaches for his artistically talented little brother in order to establish a life for them and provide a time for healing. He overcomes the death of his mother, his father's physical abuse toward Cande and his own fears. With the help of various neighbors and friends, as well as his female probation officer, he comes to understand the true meaning of love, honor and forgiveness. Set in the barrio/slums of West Dallas, this heart-wrencher will teach teens the importance of family, peersonal stamina and make them aware of what happens to teens who are in the wrong place at the wrong time. I used this book as a teaching tool for my sons and his friends. I will be more patient and listen more to the teens around me. Excellent reading for adults.