When their village is destroyed in the Guatemalan Civil War, Tomasa and her family, except her mother and brother, who have been taken by the authorities, begin the long trek north in search of somewhere they will be safe. Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 4.9 ATOS Book Level: 4.5 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 7 AR Quiz: 130764EN Reading Counts Level: 4.5 Reading Counts Points: 13 Lexile Measure: 740.