Nine-year-old Rafael, whose name means "God has healed," knows only the harsh beauty of the desert and the ache of loss. Driven by a dream of a better life and fueled by his father's unwavering spirit, he embarks on a perilous journey to cross the border for a better life. But the path is fraught with danger, illness, and the heartbreaking loss of his father. Alone in a foreign land, Rafael grapples with grief, navigates the complexities...