Twelve-year-old Libertad and his seven-year-old brother Julio, tragically find themselves suddenly alone and forced to find a way to survive in Guatemala City. The boys begin a dangerous adventure that forces them to confront poverty, child labour, and drug abuse as they struggle with their own self-discovery. Written in free verse, this fast-paced novel about two brothers’ love and support for each other is a page-turner that covers many social issues while the boys undertake a treacherous journey in the hopes of finding their father.
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