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" The instructor in my writing class recommended I read this because of its way of dealing with migrant worker and immigrant issues. It's told from the perspective of pre-teens in Vermont, but it addresses tough issues (missing mothers, the threat of deportation, the real meaning of patriotism, etc.) and has endearing characters. I was impressed. "

" A little preachy at times, but its empathy keeps from being propaganda. A great story for young people about the complexity and human side of U.S. immigration policy. "

" Not a bad book. The baseline story is a great idea, but the author's decision to write both point of views in third person was a mistake. I think it keeps readers from emotionally connecting with the main characters. Despite the flaws in the writing, this novel does a fantastic job in finding commonalities within two different cultures and languages. "

" While the kid language gets a bit tiring (the story is written from their point of view), the story is at once inspiring and heart breaking. As a Hispanic I really empathized with the theme and it was a beautiful tale of friendship and understanding. Very enjoyable. "

" I enjoyed this story. I found myself grappling with the same issues the characters encountered: what's legal versus what's moral. The adolescent narrators were believable and the changing points of view portrayed the emotions of both parties. "

" After Tyler's father is injured, his family his illegal Mexicans to work the farm, bringing along 3 daughters. Tyler learns a lot about people, aliens, and how we all need to get along. Great story! "

" This was a fantastic book for all audiences to see behind the scenes of immigration. I felt like I was actaully there and it was my family facing some of the struggles. "

" Awesome book. Multicultural "

" It's young adult, but it's engrossing young adult literature. "

" great story of a Mexican family's journey to the U.S., their time working on a farm in Vermont, and the joy and sadness they endured... "

" I am sooooo excited to read this!!!!! "

" I thought about quitting this book about halfway through and now that I've finished it I wish I had. I didn't enjoy the story at all and hated the ending. "