Latino People in fiction
Hispanic People in fiction
Siblings in fiction
Military And War in fiction
Orphans And Foster Homes in fiction
Bullying in fiction
Emigration And Immigration in fiction

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.

Pura Belpre Honor For Illustration
This book was recognised in the Author category by the Pura Belpre Honor for Illustration.

Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Sequoyah Book Award.

Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.