Here is the dramatic comingofage graphic novel memoir of 12yearold Carlos (who would grow up to become the authors father), his life during the Cuban Revolution, and his familys harrowing escape to America.Carlos, who lives in a small town in the Cuban countryside, loves to play baseball with his best friend, Alvaro, and to shoot homemade slingshots with his abuelo.One day, a miracle happens Carlos father, his papi, wins the lottery! He uses the money to launch his own furniture business and to move the family to a big house in the city.Carlos hates having to move hates leaving Abuelo and Alvaro behind and hates being called country kid at his new school. But the pains of moving and middle school turn out to be the least of his problems.When rebel leader Fidel Castro overthrows the existing Cuban president, the entire country is thrust into revolution. Then, suddenly, Papi disappears. Carlos mother tells him that Papi has gone to America, and that they will soon join him. But Carlos really doesnt want to leave Cuba, the only home hes ever known. Besides, how will they get to America when Castros soldiers are policing their every move? Will Carlos ever see his father again?This powerful book about a boy coming of age amid massive political upheaval tells a timeless story of one familys quest for freedom and for a new place to call home.

Binding: Hardback;240 pages; Publisher: Random House USA Inc; Classification: FX; Weight: 686 g; Dimensions: 216 x 151 x 20

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