Awards and Honors2018 Indies Choice Book Award Honor, Adult Debut
2018 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, Adult Fiction
2017 Indie Next List Preview
2017 National Book Award Longlist
2017 Goodreads Choice Award, Best Fiction and Debut Authors
BuzzFeed 24 Best Fiction Books of 2017
NPR’s Book Concierge, 2017 Great Reads
Topics Children of illegal aliens. Mothers and sons. Illegal aliens. Deportation. Self-actualization. Adoption.
SRC Level 5.600000
SRC Points 27.000000
Lexile 870L
Trim Size 9" x 6"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-05-01
JLG Release Date Sep 2017
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Adult Crossover High Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Adult Crossover High Plus
Adult Crossover High Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up For the more advanced high school reader who is ready for adult reading, our ACH+ Category is a great choice. With more sophisticated and challenging themes, the 14 books in ACH+ open up new worlds for teen readers. Take note: These selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.
Crime: Drug Trafficking/Dealing,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Drug Use/Abuse,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context,Violence: General