Super Short Summary

In The Weight of All Things by Sandra Benitez, nine-year-old Nicolás embarks on a perilous journey in war-torn El Salvador after his mother is killed during Archbishop Romero’s funeral. In search of her, Nicolás faces the devastation of his hometown, becomes involved with guerrillas, and narrowly escapes various dangers, all while guided by his faith and the statue of La Virgen Milagrosa. This book contains descriptions of war-related violence and trauma.