Juan is very nervous because he has just emigrated to a new country, so he is new to school. To make things even worse, a classmate begins to harass him relentlessly from day one. In a short time, Juan passes from shame to anger, and then to the desire for revenge. At the same time, he begins to cultivate a beautiful friendship and, with the support of his family, learn to cope with his father’s absence. In the end, he also learns a valuable lesson about harassment and retaliation. This book that hugs helps the reader manage changes and navigate the rushing waters of school bullying. Multiple Award-winning author: Premio Cervantes Chico Iberoamericano, Ecuador's Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil Darío Guevara Mayorga, Premio Norma-Fundalectura, Premio A la orilla del viento, The White Ravens List, IBBY Honor List, Premio Fundación Cuatrogatos. --Awards