Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish

In this poignant middle-grade novel, "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish," a tall eighth-grader named Marcus embarks on a journey to Puerto Rico in search of his estranged father, who vanished a decade ago. After a school altercation prompts a change of scenery, Marcus and his younger brother spend a week with unfamiliar relatives while Marcus grapples with his father's absence. As he navigates a series of misadventures across the island, he not only seeks his father but also uncovers surprising truths that will ultimately change his life.