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Taking Sides - by Gary Soto (Paperback)

Name: Taking Sides - by Gary Soto (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 88894228
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Highlights

Lincoln is in a jam when his basketball team at his new school--where the students are rich and mostly white--faces his old team from the barrio on the boards.
8-12 Years
7.64" x 5.16" Paperback
176 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Sports & Recreation

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About the Book

Having moved from the barrio to the suburbs, Lincoln Mendoza is still loyal to his home team--even though he's playing basketball for another school now. When the two teams face each other, Lincoln learns something about winning, loyalty, change, and friendship.

Book Synopsis

Lincoln is in a jam when his basketball team at his new school--where the students are rich and mostly white--faces his old team from the barrio on the boards. How can he play his best against his friends? No matter who wins, it looks like it will be lose-lose for Lincoln.

Review Quotes

"Soto masterfully conveys the Hispanic-American experience."--Publishers Weekly

"A believable, compelling picture. . . . Powerful."--Kirkus Reviews

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.64 Inches (H) x 5.16 Inches (W) x .45 Inches (D)

Weight: .35 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 176

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Sports & Recreation

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: Basketball

Format: Paperback

Author: Gary Soto

Language: English

Street Date: March 1, 2003

TCIN: 88894228

UPC: 9780152046941

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-7733

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.45 inches length x 5.16 inches width x 7.64 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds

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