Baseball in April and Other Stories

Baseball in April and Other Stories

The Mexican American author Gary Soto draws on his own experience of growing up in Californiaâ‚¬s Central Valley in this finely crafted collection of eleven short stories that reveal big themes in the small events of daily life. Crooked teeth, ponytailed girls, embarrassing grandfathers, imposter Barbies, annoying brothers, Little League tryouts, and karate lessons weave the colorful fabric of Sotoâ‚¬s world. The smart, tough, vulnerable kids in these stories are Latino, but their dreams and desires belong to all of us. Glossary of Spanish terms included.

Awards: ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Booklist Editorsâ‚¬ Choice, Horn Book Fanfare Selection, Judy Lopez Memorial Honor Book, Parenting Magazineâ‚¬s Reading Magic Award, John and Patricia Beatty Award
Country USA
Brand Clarion
Manufacturer Clarion Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780152025670
Model 9780152025670
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2000-04-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780152025670

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