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razawomanreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mdevlin923's review against another edition
3.0
Betita--who lives in Los Angeles with her mother and father--dreams of a folk tale about the land of the cranes. Betita and her family originally lived in Mexico but fled to the USA to seek refuge from the cartel wars. They have managed to live in the USA for many years...but one day Betita's father is deported to Mexico. Not long after, Betita and her mother are detained in a family detention camp. While trying to survive the inhumane conditions and find a way out, Betita turns to her picture poems and her flock of cranes.
A moving story about the experiences of children and families who have been deported or detained through ICE and DACA.
A moving story about the experiences of children and families who have been deported or detained through ICE and DACA.
jnishi's review against another edition
5.0
A heartbreaking but necessary read for everyone. This is a beautiful but haunting book in verse. I wish it had a happier ending but it is truthful, realistic, and extremely well written. This is one that should be in every school library.
bookbuyingwithkatie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Pregnancy, Xenophobia, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Child abuse
kenauman's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
megpancoast's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
shayboote's review against another edition
5.0
I have no words. The wow factor isn't just because of the story, which by itself is hard hitting and hard to swallow at times, it's the incredible way Aida Salazar writes. She delivers her gut-wrenching, heartachingly beautiful prose that are also woven with hope. I am rarely rendered speechless, but Salazar did it. Just wow.
alondra13table's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
beyondevak's review against another edition
5.0
Land of the Cranes by Aida Salazar was a great book! It was moving, it was compelling, and it was educational. I used this book for a specialty class for middle grade students. We walked through the pages together, learning so much about immigration, detention centers, deportation, and family separation. Words cannot convey how inspiring this book was. All of us - my students and I - have been changed for the better. The rich and important lessons we learned are immeasurable.