Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros

Falling Short

Ernesto Cisneros

304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced
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Academically-gifted Marco (on the right) plans on finally winning his father’s approval by earning a spot on the school’s basketball team—despite being the shortest boy in middle school. On the other hand, basketball prodigy Isaac (on the left) pl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
funny 56%
hopeful 51%
lighthearted 51%
inspiring 46%
reflective 20%
adventurous 10%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 29%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 32% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

4.0

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