Stella's dad says, "You know I'd do anything for you guys," but Stella and Nick don't seem to believe it. Using a T-chart, list the things Stella's dad has done, and compare it to all of the things Stella and Nick wish he had done or would do. How is her dad doing at meeting their needs?

Albondigas

In Chapter 13, Stella tells Nick that she is upset baout being an alien (not being an American citizen). He says, "Aliens are just people from different places, and different places can be awesome. Can you imagine if we were born here? If we weren't Mexican, Mom wouldn't know how to make albondigas!"