Daniel's papá, Marcelo, used to play soccer, dance the cueca, and drive his kids to school in a beat-up green taxi--all while publishing an underground newspaper that exposed Chile's military regime. After papá's arrest in 1980, Daniel's family fled to the United States. Now Daniel has a new life, playing guitar in a rock band and dating Courtney, a minister's daughter. He hopes to become a US citizen as soon as he turns eighteen. This powerful coming-of-age story portrays an immigrant teen's struggle to reach his tortured father and find his place in the world.

Lyn Miller-Lachmann is an American author, editor, and teacher. She was the editor of MultiCultural Review for 16 years. For Gringolandia, she received a work-in-progress award for a Contemporary Young Adult Novel, given by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She divides her time between New York City and Lisbon, Portugal, and is active in organizations for peace, human rights, and a sustainable environment.