Author-illustrator Erika Meza delivers a stunning and emotionally rich
book from the viewpoint of those most impacted by border walls: young
refugee children. This powerfully told tale highlights the spirit and
strength of those embarking on a dangerous trek, and what awaits them on
the other side.
My sister tells me the rules of the game are simple.
Avoid the monsters. Don't get caught. And keep moving.
If the monsters catch you, you're out.
A young boy and his older sister have left home to play a game. To win,
they must travel across endless lands together and make it to the finish
line. Each child imagines what might be waiting for them across the
border: A spotted dog? Ice cream! Or maybe a new school.
But the journey is difficult, and the monsters are realer than they
imagined. And when it no longer feels like a game, the two children must
still find a way to forge ahead.