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Contributor(s): Volponi, Paul (Author)

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ISBN: 0606383921     ISBN-13: 9780606383929
Publisher: Turtleback Books
OUR PRICE: $17.68  

Binding Type: Prebound - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2016
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings
Dewey: FIC
Age Level: 12-17
Grade Level: 7-12
Lexile Measure: 770 HL (High-Low)
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.2" W x 8.1" L (0.70 lbs) 272 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Latino
Features: Ikids
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 172187
Reading Level: 5.3   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 8.0
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
A fastball of a book by Paul Volponi an author who knows sports and suspense
Julio Ramirez Jr. lives in the shadow of his famous father. Not just because Julio Senior is a pitcher for the Miami Marlins and famous for his scorching fastball, but because he defected from Cuba, leaving Julio and his sister and mother branded as the family of a traitor. Now sixteen, Julio has dreams of playing shortstop for Cuba's national team--until he's given the opportunity to sail to the U.S. Can he abandon his family, just like his Papi did? Is freedom worth the perilous journey and risking prison if he's caught? Will his Papi be waiting for him on the other shore or, with the Marlins in the World Series against the Yankees, has Julio Senior forgotten all about his son?


"An entertaining tale of baseball, family and loyalty." "Kirkus Reviews"
Volponi once again delivers top-notch sports fare coupled with a deeper story of family and fidelity. . . Readers will identify with Julio as he juggles dreams, bitterness, and family loyalties in this lyrical, spare novel. "Booklist"
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A poignant story. . . this is a must-read for any teen who not only loves stories about sports but also enjoys reading about families. "VOYA""

 
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