Breakthrough to Mexico: Ana's Adventure

Chapter 1

• Ana is a 15-year-old girl living in Hermosa Beach, California.
• Family members include her father Robert, mother Ellen, brother Don (14), and sister Patty (11).
• Ana's friends are Elsa (16, wealthy) and Sara (15, also wealthy).

Chapter 2

• Ana attends Spanish class with Sra. Borda, who has 15 years of teaching experience.
• Sra. Borda announces an opportunity to live in Mexico with a family for free.

Chapter 3

• Ana travels from L.A. to Mexico, noting the differences in wealth.
• She stays with the Sanchez family, which includes parents Julia and Ernesto, and children Juana, Susana, Pablo, and Juan.
• The Sanchez family lives in a small house and does not own a car.
• Ana enjoys her time in Mexico.

Chapter 4

• Ana needs to exchange money for her purchases in Mexico, so she visits the bank.

Chapter 5

• At a gym, Ana meets Patricia, who introduces her to friends after their workout.
• Patricia attends a Catholic private school.

Chapter 6

• Ana and Patricia attend a dance where Ana meets Ricardo, a 15-year-old boy.
• Ana and Ricardo dance and spend time talking afterward.

Chapter 7

• It's time for Ana to return home to California.
• She visits Ricardo's house before leaving, and they decide to keep in touch through letters.
• Ana expresses gratitude to her Mexican family before heading to the airport.

Chapter 8

• Upon returning, Ana feels grateful after her experiences in Mexico.
• She reflects on the beauty of her own home and contrasts her possessions with those of the people she met in Mexico.
• Ana receives a letter from Ricardo and writes back, thanking him.

Chapter 9

• Ana discusses a charitable project with her friend Paul, the student body president.
• The project involves collecting clothes for families in Mexico, instead of paying with money at prom, students donate clothing.