A heart-pounding adventure! Efrén Nava's life is turned upside down when his mom is suddenly deported to Mexico. Now, this brave seventh-grader must take charge of his younger siblings, balance school, and keep his family's secret safe. But Efrén refuses to give up. He embarks on a daring journey to Tijuana to find his mom, facing danger and learning about the harsh realities of immigration. With the help of his friends and community, Efrén discovers the power of family, friendship, and determination. Join him on this unforgettable quest to reunite his family and find hope in the face of adversity!

"We need books to break open our hearts, so that we might feel more deeply, so that we might be more human in these unkind times. This is a book doing work of the spirit in a time of darkness." (-Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street)