Age: 3rd-6th grade
Activism: Deportation, ethnic pride
Identity: Mexican American
First line: "Once again, Efren Nava woke up to a chubby pajamaed foot in his face."

Amazing, fast-paced story about one boy's fight to bring his mother back home. Efren has astounding growth throughout this story, within his household, at school, and with his own identity. Short, poignant, and well written.