This middle grade novel by bestselling author Nadia Hashimi tells the
affecting story of an Afghan-American boy who believes his mother has
been deported. For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Counting
by 7s.
Jason has just learned that his Afghan mother has been living illegally
in the United States since his father was killed in Afghanistan.
Although Jason was born in the US, it's hard to feel American now when
he's terrified that his mother will be discovered--and that they will be
separated.
When he sees his mother being escorted from her workplace by two
officers, Jason feels completely alone. He boards a train with the hope
of finding his aunt in New York City, but as soon as he arrives in Penn
Station, the bustling city makes him wonder if he's overestimated what
he can do.
After an accident lands him in the hospital, Jason finds an unlikely
ally in a fellow patient. Max, a whip-smart girl who wants nothing more
than to explore the world on her own terms, joins Jason in planning a
daring escape out of the hospital and into the skyscraper jungle--even
though they both know that no matter how big New York City is, they
won't be able to run forever.