The story of Petra continues with the struggle of immigration - hunger, worry, poverty, diseases, and a family divided. A story that transported me to another time. The Other Side of the River by Alda P. Dobbs. Thank you for the ALC @NetGalley and @SourcebooksKids
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I still remember what I felt the entire time while reading the author's first book. I went blindly into this new book as I already know I would love the writing and the characters would remain memorable once I get to know them.

Sure! My expectations lived to see the moment of joy as the book doesn't disappoint at all.

It is more than what the blurb says (it's okay to not read the blurb or know anything about the book before you pick it up). I can assure you the book is heartwrenching and would fill your being with hope.

Now my determination not to waste a morsel of food stands stronger. You will know why when you read this story.

This is the story of Petra Luna who's trying to survive; feed herself and her family by taking whatever small jobs she could find. I appreciate the gender role stereotype discussion at these parts.

The writing is beautiful. The characters, both adults and the main character, fits perfectly with the plot and their roles. Author, such a huge improvement in the second book! I find the characters are more well developed, the story more wholesome and detailed.

Hard times of poverty, hunger, migration and diseases you will get to know a lot more about the people in such situations. No child should work to feed themselves and no child should go hungry we say. But where are we for such children and their suffering families?

Amazing book!

Thank you, SOURCEBOOKS Kids, for tgmhe advance reading copy.