Tommy’s
Amigo written and illustrated by Nancy Carty Lepri, is a story about a Mexican
boy who desperately misses his father and also wants to fit in with his school
mates. He lives with his grandmother who
has also migrated to the US. In spite of
her deep love for her grandson, his Grandmother’s pride seems to rule her judgment. As a result, Tommy is left to desperation
that could cause him his life.
Tommy is
bullied, but tries to roll with the punches. He finds himself in confrontation
in the lunch room at school. His close
friends back him up, but Tommy’s life begins to spiral out of control from that
point on. His father has been sent to
jail for something he is not guilty of and Tommy must find a way to stay out of
foster care.
Tommy’s
Amigo is a pleasant surprise. His Amigo
shows him how to hang in there when all is unraveling. Tommy finds himself in trouble a number of
times throughout these pages. The story
is fast moving and will hold the attention of boys and girls to the end.
The problems
in this book are true to life and would certainly help any child relate to
those of other culture or those who are experiencing similar conditions.
Great Book!
This book has been
reviewed by Susan Hornbach, author of children’s literature
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