A Syrian teenager named Amir arrives in Montevideo and, thanks to his exceptional goalkeeping skills, joins his neighborhood soccer team and wins over its fans. This book sheds light on issues facing teens that many adults fail to recognize. In an era when entire communities are displaced by wars, famine, epidemics, and evil, this book aims to bring light and hope. It seeks to show the world the spirit of unity that we Uruguayans take pride in. It bears witness to the rich ethnic, social, religious, and cultural diversity that our beloved country treasures—all infused with the vitality of teenagers.