After losing her parents, 14-year-old Victoria and her young twin brothers move in with their aunt. But soon after, Victoria is assaulted by her aunt's boyfriend. She runs away and has to survive life on the dangerous streets of Paraná, Argentina. Victoria crosses paths with murderous gangs and drug dealers, and even a dreaded drug lord called only The Captain. But with the help of newly found friends and her determination to survive, Victoria overcomes her difficulties and carves out a new life for herself and her little brothers.
Silvana Goldemberg is an Argentine-Canadian author. Her books and magazines have been published in Spanish and English throughout the Americas. She teaches kindergarten and lives in Richmond, BC with her husband and two daughters.
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