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Falling Short
by Ernesto Cisneros
Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros resonated with me in so many ways, especially the character of Marco--the anxiety and panic attacks that Marco feels when he is less than perfect, the feeling that academics is all he is good at and therefore MUST be perfect at, and his incredibly short stature and all that entails. Yet Marco sets his sights on making the basketball team to make his absentee sports obsessed father stop and take notice. Marco's best friend, Isaac, whose parents are constantly arguing, coaches and trains with Marco. However Isaac has problems of his own. He is struggling with academics, something Marco helps him with. Isaac is determined to change this year in hopes that it will bring his father home.
I loved this book because it shows an amazing friendship between two boys, where they both are fully invested in supporting each other. Off hand, I can't think of other middle grade books that show this positive male friendship so strongly. Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this book.
I loved this book because it shows an amazing friendship between two boys, where they both are fully invested in supporting each other. Off hand, I can't think of other middle grade books that show this positive male friendship so strongly. Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this book.