When the Earth Shook by Sophie De Mullenheim

In a landfill outside the city, Rafael finds a mysterious gold-lettered book and gives it to his older brother Pablo, an aspiring doctor, for his birthday. But hiding the book from a ruthless crime boss leads to danger, unexpected hope, and a connection with Claire, a French volunteer, during the aftermath of the 1985 Mexico City earthquake. The wisdom inside, "The Gypsy Book" changes their lives forever and guides them through more than just life left in the rubble of the quake. A chapter book for young readers age 13 and up.

Author: Sophie de Mullenheim / Softcover, 303 pages / No illustrations