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Falling Short Ernesto Cisneros

Falling Short By Ernesto Cisneros

Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros


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Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpre Award-winning author of Efren Divided, is back with a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who must rely on each other in unexpected ways.

This year, star basketball player Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork.

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Falling Short Summary

Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros

Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpre Award-winning author of Efren Divided, is back with a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who must rely on each other in unexpected ways. A great next pick for readers who loved Ghost by Jason Reynolds or The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Perez.

Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won't change things at home-not without each other's help.

This year, star basketball player Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork. Better grades will surely stop Isaac's parents from arguing all the time. Meanwhile, straight-A Marco vows on finally winning his father's approval by earning a spot on the school's basketball team.

But will their friendship and support for each other be enough to keep the two boys from falling short?

Falling Short Reviews

Cisneros always writes characters full of foibles and humor and human warmth, and he really knows his basketball. - Carlos Hernandez, Pura Belpre-winning author of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe With characters so true to life that they practically jump off the page, Falling Short is the perfect balance of humor and heart. If books were basketball, author Ernesto Cisneros just made a slam dunk. - Sarah Scheerger, author of Operation Frog Effect A beautiful Latinx novel about friendship, determination, and the gift of self-acceptance. Cisneros knocks down a game winner with Falling Short. - Newbery Medalist Matt de la Pena Cisneros' touching sophomore novel is an ideal pick for sports fans and will reel in reluctant readers. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) At every turn, Isaac and Marco support each other in this affirming story of basketball, middle school, friendship, and family, and choosing kindness and determination over easy cowardice or cruelty. - School Library Journal (starred review) Told through animated alternating first-person chapters, Cisneros's story not only captures the anxiety-and at times, humor-of trying to measure up to expectations, it also tackles delicate subject matter, such as parental absence and alcohol reliance, with profound sensitivity and nuance. A narrative slam dunk for fans of Donna Barba Higuera and Meg Medina. - Publishers Weekly (starred review) A well-told story of family, friends, basketball, and life. - Horn Book Magazine In this novel told through the alternating points of view of both protagonists, readers will closely follow the struggles and insecurities both characters experience while also observing a beautiful and endearing friendship. Cisneros has once again written an inspiring story that will have an immense emotional effect on all who read it. - Booklist

About Ernesto Cisneros

Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. Efren Divided is his first book. He holds an English degree from the University of California, Irvine; a teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach; as well as a master of fine arts in creative writing from National University. As an author, he believes in providing today's youth with an honest depiction of characters with whom they can identify. The real world is filled with amazing people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. His work strives to ref lect that. You can visit him online at www.ernestocisneros.com.

Additional information

CIN0062881728G
9780062881724
0062881728
Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros
Used - Good
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
2022-04-28
304
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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