ISBN: 1338157884 9781338157888

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration

Page count: 256

<p><b>This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity. Perfect for fans of <i>Amal Unbound</i>, <i>The Bridge Home</i>, and<i> Beyond the Bright Sea</i>.</b></p><p></p><p><b>"Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." -- <i>New York Times</i></b></p><p>Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.</p><p>If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated fútbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papá won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret--involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety--he decides to seek answers on his own.</p><p>With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.</p>