Crossing the Wire, by Will Hobbs

There are few stories that are more intriguing than those that are based on truth. Crossing the Wire, by Will Hobbs, tells the story Victor, a fourteen year old boy from Mexico who is doing all in his power to support his Mother, brother and sister following the death of his Father while he was working on a construction site in the states. His Father had passed back and forth annually; only seeing his family during the few Winter months and then crossing the border again to make money to send back to his family.

Victor has done his best to grow corn to sell in order to keep food on the table, but after finding out that he won't be able to get by on such income since corn can be bought from American farmers for much cheaper he is forced to consider other options. His best friend, Rico, has ambitions of joining his brother in the U.S. and has the $1,500 needed to purchase a coyote (a man that leads people across the border along with paying off the police).Victor isn't so sure, but ends up leaving for the border himself shortly after Rico departs since the work is as dry as the land.

What follows is a series of heart wrenching and heart thumping events in which Victor is defeated physically and mentally, but somehow continues to persevere despite the impossible circumstances. This book will give readers a whole new perspective on what immigrants have gone through and will continue to go through to get into America in order to make a way for themselves and their family. It is a truly inspiring story that, while not based specifically on one individual's plight, reveals a number of encounters that hundreds truly have experienced. Hobbs has not only constructed fast-paced thriller, but shed light on the issues that exist on our borders, specifically with Mexico, and how the line that separates right from wrong when is comes to immigration is undoubtedly gray.