Illegal

Nora is on a desperate journey far away from home. When her father leaves their beloved Mexico in search of work, Nora stays behind. >She fights to make sense of her loss while living in poverty - awaiting her father's return and a better day. When the letters and money stop coming, Nora decides that she and her mother must look for him in Texas. After a frightening experience crossing the border, the two are all alone in a strange place. Nora must find the strength to survive while aching for small comforts: friends, a new school, and her quinceanera. This gripping, deeply hopeful debut novel captures the challenges of one girl's unique yet universal immigrant experience.