Library's review
Based on the author’s life, this beautifully written novel chronicles a boy’s experiences during the Cuban Revolution and Operation Pedro Pan, when he comes to live in a Miami refugee camp in 1961, hoping for reunion with his parents.
Genres
Publication
Roaring Brook Press (2010), Edition: 1, 304 pages
Description
When unrest hits the streets of Havana, Cuba, Julian's parents must make the heartbreaking decision to send him and his two brothers away to Miami via the Pedro Pan operation. But when the boys get to Miami, they are thrust into a world where bullies seem to run rampant and it's not always clear how best to protect themselves.
Awards
Massachusetts Children's Book Award (Nominee — 2014)
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2013)
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award (Nominee — Grades 6-8 — 2013)
NCSLMA Battle of the Books (Middle School — 2018)
Pura Belpré Award (Honor Book — 2011)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
304
Physical description
304 p.; 8.52 inches
ISBN
1596431687 / 9781596431683
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |