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Michael Arroyo's lightning fastball makes him the envy of all his teammates, but this speedy southpaw labors under a secret that allows him no rest. Softspoken 12-year-old Cuban refugee Mike worries that he and his 17-year-old brother, Carlos, stand in danger of being separated, even deported....
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Michael Arroyo's lightning fastball makes him the envy of all his teammates, but this speedy southpaw labors under a secret that allows him no rest. Softspoken 12-year-old Cuban refugee Mike worries that he and his 17-year-old brother, Carlos, stand in danger of being separated, even deported. Mike Lupica's middle school novel touches all the bases: suspense, excitement, convincing characterization.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780399243011 (0399243011)
Publish date: April 11th 2006
Publisher: Philomel
Pages no: 220
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Teen,
Cultural,
Realistic Fiction,
Juvenile,
Middle Grade,
Sports And Games,
Sports,
Baseball,
Chapter Books
Though I enjoyed it overall, the book was pretty predictable. Michael lies about his father being home and someone has to jump in and pretend for him--I've seen that mini-plot in too many Disney Channel episodes and sit-coms already. His life slowly falls apart because he can't play baseball and do ...
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