About the Book: From bestselling author Alan Gratz comes a gripping middle-grade survival adventure exploring immigration, courage, and the refugee experience. When Daniela and her younger brother Carlos are separated from their parents while fleeing violence in Honduras, they must continue their dangerous journey toward the Mexico–United States border. Travelling aboard The Beast, a perilous freight train, they face ruthless gangs, kidnappers, and life-threatening obstacles. This powerful, suspenseful novel explores family, resilience, trust, and the desperate search for safety and a better future.