Diego Run

A story about a twelve year old Bolivian boy who uses his wits, strenght and cunning to stay alive on the streets. His parents are locked up but Diego has freedom.  Freedom comes at a cost, he makes a living by selling the goods made by his mother and by being an errand boy. When his younger sister runs away his mother is fined to keep her safe and to find the money Diego is forced to look for better paying work.

Together with his friend Mando they make a decision and risk everything and join the illegal cocaine trade and the atrocious working conditions.





Deborah Ellis
Allen and Unwin
c2007
Reading Level: 12 - 15
Genre: Teenage Fiction
Gold Coast Public Library
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