★ ""A captivating read."--"School Library Journal," Starred" One night Sophie and her parents are called to a hospital where Pedro, a six-year-old Mexican boy, is recovering from dehydration. Crossing the border into Arizona with a group of Mexicans and a coyote, or guide, Pedro and his parents faced such harsh conditions that the boy is the only survivor. Pedro comes to live with Sophie, her parents, and Sophie's Aunt Dika, a refugee of the war in Bosnia. Sophie loves Pedro--her "Principito, "or Little Prince. But after a year, Pedro's surviving family in Mexico makes contact, and Sophie, Dika, Dika's new boyfriend, and his son must travel with Pedro to his hometown so that he can make a heartwrenching decision. "An IRA Award Winner An Americas Award Honor Book An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults A Colorado Book Award Winner A Cybil Award Finalist A "School Library Journal "Best Book A Richie's Pick"
Review
Starred Review, Booklist, September 15, 2007: "The vivid characters, the fine imagery, and the satisfying story arc make this a rewarding novel." --Carolyn Phelan Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, October 1, 2007: "The prose captivates from the first chapter ... a vibrant, large-hearted story." "From the Hardcover edition."
