Summary

In “Danny Lands in National City,” Danny goes with his favorite cousin, Sofia, to the cul-de-sac where her friends hang out. Danny lives in San Diego where he attends a prestigious prep school, but he is visiting his uncle in National City, where his father grew up, for the summer. His father left years ago, and Danny is hoping that by spending time with his father’s family he will be able to earn money and fly to Ensenada in Mexico to find his father on his own. Sofia introduces Danny to her girlfriends. They think he is cute and make their thoughts known to him. Danny is shy and does not know what to say. He always digs his nails into his palms when he is nervous. He is sixteen and only...