And Now Miguel
by Joseph Krumgold · 1953

Popularity 30
A coming of age story about a hispanic shepherd boy living in New Mexico. He proves his worth by saving the sheep, helping with important farm duties and eventually is allowed to accompany the men up to the canyon with the sheep for the summer.
agriculturefarmcatholicHispanics and Latinosdesert lifefatherworkSheepFictionFamily lifeNewbery MedalNewbery medal book