“In Jamie Ofelia's well-honed, winning debut, Miguel is a gentle, artistic boy in a family of sword fighters… Action-filled art, a positive message of creativity over warfare, and text that balances English and Spanish assure an entertaining reader experience both solo and as a read aloud.”

-Shelf Awareness, starred review

More praise for Miguel Must Fight!

"This story emphasizes that weaponry and fighting are not the only ways to defend oneself and that Miguel's determination to stay true to himself in the face of social pressures is a special kind of strength." 

-Booklist