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Maximiliano CA3rdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow. If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if hea�TMd make Santa Mariaa�TMs celebrated fAotbol team and whether hea�TMd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but PapA wona�TMt talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret a�" involving guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety a�" he seeks answers on his own. With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Bueloa�TMs legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.
Age Range: 8-12 | Grade Level: 3-7 | Lexile Measure: 650L