Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
"A Junior Library Guild selection"--P. [2] of cover.
Review Quotes: "[A] first-rate exploration of self-identity."-SLJ
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Unique in its gritty realism and honest portrayal of the complexities of life for inner-city teens...De la Peña poignantly conveys the message that, despite obstacles, you must believe in yourself and shape your own future."-
The Horn Book Magazine
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De la Peña does an excellent job...Readers see themselves in Danny, Uno, and Sofia, whether or not they share their backgrounds. In the end, they find themselves wanting the characters to succeed."-
VOYA "
The baseball scenes...sizzle like Danny's fastball...Danny's struggle to find his place will speak strongly to all teens, but especially to those of mixed race."-
Booklist "
De la Peña blends sports and street together in a satisfying search for personal identity."-
Kirkus Reviews
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Deftly explores the subject of interracial mixing."-
Multicultural Review "Matt de la Peña has done the impossible; fired a perfect fastball on the low inside corner and hit a towering home run at the same time.
A tough, funny, edgy, hopeful story about friendship under fire and love in its true sense."-Chris Crutcher, author of
Deadline and
Whale Talk "
Mexican WhiteBoy...shows that no matter what obstacles you face, you can still reach your dreams with a positive attitude. This is more than a book about a baseball player--this is a book about life."-Curtis Granderson, New York Mets outfielder
An ALA-YALSA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults A Junior Library Guild Selection
