"Will have all readers turning pages." -- Varsha Bajaj, New York Times bestselling author of Thirst "Heartfelt and beautifully told. Burgess explores a tragic moment in Panamanian history with compassion, authenticity, and hope. Readers will root for Danilo during his losses and celebrate with him during his victories." -- Chrystal D. Giles, author of Not an Easy Win "Burgess knocks it out of the park with this story of a boy searching for family and home. A home run tale of resilience." -- Adrianna Cuevas, Pura Belpre Honor-wining and the Edgar Award-winning author "Sincere and immersive, it asks us to question our dreams and figure out what it is we truly want.

I will be thinking about Danilo's story for a long, long time." -- Andrea Beatriz Arango, Newberry Honor award winning author of Iveliz Explains It All "A triumph! Readers everywhere will cheer for Danilo as he overcomes life's trials in an unexpected, yet ultimately satisfying way." -- Waka T. Brown, award-winning author of Dream, Annie, Dream "Burgess skillfully covers a lot of ground in her representation of events that are seldom discussed in U.S. history books but that devastated Panamá and its people. Danilo's journey is fast paced, heartfelt, and heartbreaking. A compelling book that's here to stay.

" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Burgess crafts a compelling narrative. Emotive text tackles enduring themes surrounding prejudice while accessibly highlighting the protagonist's struggles with his mental health." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This coming-of-age story highlights the Black Panamanian experience while touching upon an important but often glossed-over moment in history." -- Booklist "The story has heart and hope shines through. Highly engaging and set during events that may be unfamiliar to most readers, this is a poignant tale of resilience, family, and self-discovery." -- School Library Journal.