Fifteen year old Sonia Rodriguez wants to be the first in her family to graduate from high school and go on to college. But just when she thinks it may really be possible, her traditional family values and culture put roadblocks up everywhere. Her mother is present, but seems to be absent, her father is her biggest cheerleader, but spends hours at work just trying to support his family and she has a drunkle (her drunk uncle) who just complicates everyone's life. Will Sonia be able to fulfill her dream? Reading her secret story lets readers relate to her struggle but will also be a cause to cheer for her success.Subjects: family problems, Mexican-Americans, immigration
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