Newbery Honoree Pam Muoz Ryan weaves an entrancing tale of courage and self-discovery.A Maximiliano Crdoba le encantan las historias, especialmente la leyenda que le cuenta Buelo sobre un mtico guardin que ayuda a los viajeros valientes de corazn puro en un viaje a la tierra del maana.Si Max pudiera ver el maana, sabra si lo aceptarn en el famoso club de ftbol de Santa Mara y si alguna vez encontrar a su madre, quien desapareci cuando l era beb. Quiere saber ms de ella, pero su pap no quiere hablar; as que cuando Max descubre un secreto familiar que involucra una red subterrnea de guardianes que ayudan a la gente a huir a la seguridad del pas vecino, decide buscar las respuestas por su cuenta.Maximiliano Crdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated ftbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Pap won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret -- involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety -- he decides to seek answers on his own.With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity.
Newbery Honoree Pam Muoz Ryan weaves an entrancing tale of courage and self-discovery.A Maximiliano Crdoba le encantan las historias, especialmente la leyenda que le cuenta Buelo sobre un mtico guardin que ayuda a los viajeros valientes de corazn puro en un viaje a la tierra del maana.Si Max pudiera ver el maana, sabra si lo aceptarn en el famoso club de ftbol de Santa Mara y si alguna vez encontrar a su madre, quien desapareci cuando l era beb. Quiere saber ms de ella, pero su pap no quiere hablar; as que cuando Max descubre un secreto familiar que involucra una red subterrnea de guardianes que ayudan a la gente a huir a la seguridad del pas vecino, decide buscar las respuestas por su cuenta.Maximiliano Crdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated ftbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Pap won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret -- involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety -- he decides to seek answers on his own.With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity.
