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Breaking Through is about Francisco Jiménez (14) and his struggle in the U.S. due to being an immigrant.

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Francisco and Roberto head back to California all by them selves.

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Papa hurt his back from overworking when he was in Mexico. It progressively got worse. His inability to work made it hard on him. Such as not being able to pay rent on time.

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Francisco and Roberto live in barracks. They try to be creative and try to make the best out of what they are dealing with. They use linoleum to cover the kitchen floor, and end up building a kitchen cabinet at shop class.

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He struggled in school because he did not know English. Didn't have the proper wear that all the other kids had. He felt alone and left out.

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Francisco was exposed to much more than he ever could imagine in Mexico. Things like music, and eating canned food. These are the things that we have a privilege to that Francisco and his brother just weren't used to.

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When summer hits, the brothers go looking for a job.  Roberto finds a weekend jobs that pays nearly 1.25 an hour and Francisco helps with Roberto for 1.00 a week. He also cleans offices and works in the field.

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Francisco meets Peggy and they fall in love. Roberto meets Susan and the fall in love.

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Francisco learns at the end of the book, o never give up and to always keep pushing for what you believe in. Even though he may be different, he learns to overcome that challenge and do what is right for him and his family.

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Francisco's mindset is what got him through this journey. He kept his head up and never once did he ever stop trying. He had the work ethic, he was respectful, he was proud of his heritage, he was a leader, he did everything he could to fulfill his dreams