Question

what is the main idea in the story [ the circuit]

Answer 1

FAMILY
When it comes to sticking together as a family, no one does it like Francisco's family in The Circuit—and they're no small brood either. By the end of the book, we've got Mamá, Papá, Roberto, Francisco, Trampita, Torito, Rubén, and Rorra.

No matter how large they grow in number, though, his family stays together through thick and thin. So when they have a tough time finding work and dad's back is injured, Roberto and Francisco step up to the plate, and when Torito is sick, the whole family comes together to make a pretty awesome miracle happen. Life may not always be hunky dory, but in the end this family learns what it means to show one another some serious support

VISIONS OF CALIFORNIA
Picture this: a land where you can sweep up money and everyone is happy. Sounds pretty great, right? When Francisco and his family think of California, this super happy image is what they have in mind… but when they show up, things are a wee bit different. Often they're living by a garbage dump and spending their days scrambling to find work. Yep, life in California sure can be tough in The Circuit. There are some good times too, of course, but in the end the California of their dreams and the California of their reality are vastly different.

DISAPPOINTMENT
We're not gonna lie to you: loads of bad stuff goes down in The Circuit. We've got pets dying, friends disappearing, and houses burning up all in the same story—in other words, there are some major disappointments in store for Francisco and his family. They're not easy to get through, and Francisco lets us know that sadness can feel pretty overwhelming sometimes.

But don't worry—there's some good news, too. Sometimes disappointments teach Francisco bigger lessons, like about how much he's grown or how awesome his family is. And while this definitely doesn't erase all the downers, it might make them a tad bit more bearable.

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
When Francisco and his family move from Mexico to California in The Circuit, one of the biggest challenges they face is learning English. At home Francisco speaks Spanish with his parents and siblings, but in school it's all about knowing English and feeling confident with it. Speaking English also comes up when his family is trying to find work. In other words, every time they leave their house, English comes into the communication equation. With few people willing to help Francisco learn English, though, he's got his work cut out for him.