Tomasa and her family struggle during a time of war in Guatemala before setting out on a journey to find Mama and Carlos, who have gone into hiding, and brave various dangers before eventually making their way to the U.S.
An introduction to Guatemala, discussing the history, economy, people, and cultures of the Central American country, and including a calendar of Guatemalan festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.
Describes Guatemala's history, geography, natural world, people, culture, government, and economy; and includes topical text boxes, maps, a time line, glossary, and a bibliography.