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Gr 5–8—Carlos, a young boy living in remote Guatemala, yearns to be a man and defend his village from the soldiers who are seeking Communist rebels. His mother, however, tells him to run to the trees to hide. He's in the jungle when the soldiers return, and he's left alone, full of shame because he did not help his people. Carlos comes across a small band of guerillas, and joins them in their race to warn the people in the village at the top of the mountain. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about what it means to be a man and that a moment of fear does not keep one from being able to help in the future. The story, told in verse, is inspired by true events, and narrated by Christian Barillas. This is an excellent choice for middle school libraries.—Amanda Rollins, Northwest Village School, Plainville, CT
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