The Most Beautiful Place in the World

I really enjoyed this book because of its cultural differences and similarities. On one hand it was amazing to read about the disparity this child faced everyday and the things he went without like electricity, phones, etc. I also thought it was poignant that he wanted to go to school and yearned for that. I think reading this to a class would be beneficial just to show them that there are worse things out there than getting grounded from your XBox. I also thought it would be a good book for kids because Juan lives in another country, yet still faces the same problems and insecurities we face. Broken homes and divorce are evident everywhere. As is the fear that someone doesn't love you. I would recommend this book to a library based on the cultural awareness and belonging that it could share.