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Monchi
likes to write poems, hang out with his cousin Dreamer, and tell stories
to his uncle, Tío Rogelio. Then one day, a member of the local
gang tells him it's time to join up. Monchi is scared but excited. He
writes his name on the school wall, steals a bike, and buys a knife. But
when a tragic event changes everything, Monchi must make an important
decision. This is a compelling and powerful tale of a young boy's encounter
with the world of gangs—a world author Luis J. Rodríguez knows
firsthand. Through his true-to-life story and the dynamic illustrations
of artist Daniel Galvez, we see how Monchi is both attracted to the community
of gang life and repelled by its violence. There is no easy answer to
his dilemma, but the love and respect of his uncle Rogelio help him find
his way out.
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Full-color illustrations 
