A harrowing tale of courage, strength, and self-awareness . . .
To find his missing father, six-year-old Daniel Martinez and his mother illegally cross the Mexican border into the United States. They battle border agents, rough terrain, and civil injustices before making it to the land of freedom.
A coming-of-age novel, The Winter Tree is a heart-wrenching and soul-crushing story that exposes the harsh realities faced by undocumented immigrants in the United States. Through the eyes of young Daniel Martinez, readers will ride an emotional rollercoaster of struggle, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of one’s dreams against all odds.