Pacific Crossing - by Gary Soto (Paperback)

About the Book

In this sequel to Soto's "Taking Sides," Lincoln and Tony take up the martial art of kempo and are selected as exchange students to Japan. Soon, Lincoln learns that his Japanese family, and people everywhere, are not much different from his family in California.

Book Synopsis

In Japan for the summer to practice the martial art of kempo, Lincoln sometimes feels like little more than a brown boy in a white gi. Yet with the help of his Japanese brother, Mitsuo, Lincoln sees that people everywhere, whether friend or kempo opponent, share passions much like his own--for baseball, family traditions, and new friendships.

Review Quotes

"The author's keen understanding . . . produces a story that is both touching and enlightening."--Publishers Weekly