The main protagonist of the book is a young boy named Manuel Hernandez, or Manny as he is referred to by friends and family. Manny has the misfortune of witnessing gang violence, racial discrimination, alcoholism, spousal abuse and teenage pregnancy all around him. Manny is referred to as the parrot by his father after a Mexican story about a parrot who keeps complaining of the heat even when sitting in the sun. And, it then turns out that the parrot was actually sitting inside an oven.

The story is narrated through the eyes of Manny, and young teenagers would be able to identify with what Manny sees, especially Latino teenagers. At the age of 14, Manny longs to be accepted by the people around him while having a strong desire to be a respectful person in the society. His parents, his siblings or the people around him are not role models after whom he can fashion his life.

The book is extremely well written and will appeal to all ages as everyone will be able to identify with the main character and his struggle in life. The book does not get gruesome, but it still manages to highlight social issues that teenagers are constantly being faced with. Above all, the book is extremely enjoyable and worth reading.

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