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K-Gr 3—Young Miguel lives in a southwestern town, possibly in the U.S. or Mexico, where both English and Spanish are spoken, with his grandparents, parents, and younger sister, all of whom enjoy the family passion for sword-fighting. Peaceful Miguel prefers to explore nature and create art; his family objects, telling him that "every boy should learn to defend himself and his family!" Miguel asserts his time is better spent capturing beauty. The mayor tells him that it is his duty to defend his village and even him, which adults may read as a reference to conscription. When ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More