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Y'Tin is daring. Nobody in his community denies that--his mother may wish that he'd spend additional time on assignment work than on elephant training, but nonetheless she understands that it takes a great deal of courage and calm to deal with elephants just how that Y'Tin does indeed. He's almost the best trainer in the village--and, at twelve-years old, he's certainly the youngest. Maybe he'll even start his own school some day to teach other Montagnards how to teach crazy elephants? That was the plan anyway--back before American troops pulled out of the Vietnam War, back again before his community became occupied by Viet Cong pushes seeking revenge, back again before Y'Tin observed his life change in a million horrible ways. Now, his bravery is truly put to the test: he can stay in his village, placed captive by the Viet Cong or he can associated risk his life (and save his elephant's) by fleeing into the jungle. The Montagnards know their surroundings well. After all, this is the reason why Y'Tin's village had become dedicated US allies during the war, having been tapped by Special Forces for their monitoring skills and familiarity with the jungle. But that also means that Y'Tin understands how unsafe it can be--and how much danger he's in if he decides to leave with no destination in mind. Simultaneously heartbreaking and full of hope, Newbery Medal-winning creator Cynthia Kadohata's exploration into the depth of the jungle and the not-so-distant former brings us close to a world few people know about--and none will ever ignore. Y'Tin's storyline is one of long lasting friendships, desperate alternatives and all that people lose when we are forced to change.
