While trying to earn money for a motorbike, 14-year-old Joe Pederson becomes involved with the Mexicans who work on his family's farm and develops a better relationship with his father. IOWA CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARDS 2006 - 2007 HIGH INTEREST SECOND CHANCE READING Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 4.8 ATOS Book Level: 4.8 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 8 AR Quiz: 69688EN Reading Counts Level: 4.3 Reading Counts Points: 13 Lexile Measure: 750.