No Place (Hardcover, Bound for Schools & Libraries ed.)

Based on a true story of kids who create a community park out of urban ruin, this book tells the story of Arturo Morales's plan to improve his neighborhood and its future--a plan that becomes a journey of self-discovery for Arturo and his friends. Featuring positive depictions of both Hispanic culture and cross-cultural cooperation, this book is filled with suspense, vivid depictions of life in L.A. 12 illustrations.