And Now Miguel

Firefly & Fern Summary

And Now Miguel follows a young Hispanic boy living in New Mexico who dreams of joining his father and older brothers in taking the family's sheep to the high summer pastures—a rite of passage that would prove he's grown into manhood. This Newbery Medal-winning classic celebrates cultural traditions, family bonds, and the universal journey toward maturity through a richly detailed story of rural life and personal determination. Young readers will discover a protagonist whose quiet determination and deep connection to his heritage make his coming-of-age journey both personally meaningful and universally relatable.