This easy-to-read novella is very popular among 3rd and 4rd-year high school students. SUMMARY Daniel, a 16-year-old American boy wants to enter a photography contest. He goes to Ecuador to visit his Ecuadorian-American relatives. While there, he must deal with various culturally challenging situations. On a day trip he meets Carmen, a girl with exceptional eyes. He wants to photograph her, but... The story is told from Daniel's point of view. This novella is filled with cultural substance and significant facts about Ecuador. Third year students will find it accessible and engaging. With about 950 unique words and plenty of repetition, it tells a 7,450-word story. A full glossary is included at the end of the book. RESOURCES: A comprehensive teacher's guide, an Audio Book, and free resources are available at veromundo.store