Francisco Jiménez's The Circuit

I am very thankful that we all have the chance to receive a proper education, and have a decent place to live. I cannot imagine having to work in the scorching fields of Fresno, for many long hours. In Francisco Jiménez’s The Circuit, a young boy coming from a family of migratory farmers, Panchito, wants nothing more than rest after twelve hours of extremely difficult work. Panchito is devastated when he is told that his family is moving again, due to financial issues. Later, on his first day of school, after a teacher offered to help with his English, and a new instrument, Panchito arrives home to see all of his belongings packed up in cardboard boxes. His heart is broken when the realises that he is moving once more. The Circuit, has excellent