num_pages: 44
description: Enrique cant believe his father wont let him travel to his teams big soccer tournament. Papi says going across the checkpoint is too risky. Even though Enrique is a U.S. citizen the rest of the family isntand if the border police stop them the family might be split up. The next morning Enrique decides hes going to his big game no matter what. But the day ahead will change how he sees his dad and how he defines courage This book is a powerful depiction of the everyday struggles faced by undocumented immigrants and their families. Sensitively told with expressive illustrations Facing Fear explores the meaning of bravery and the strength of a community.
language: English
title: Facing Fear
publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers