Danny's tall and skinny. Even though he's not built, his arms are long enough to give his pitch a power so fierce any college scout would sign him on the spot. Ninety-five mile an hour fastball, but the boy's not even on a team. Every time he gets up on the mound he loses it.
But at his private school, they don't expect much else from him. Danny' s brown. Half-Mexican brown. And growing up in San Diego that close to the border means everyone else knows exactly who he is before he even opens his mouth. Before they find out he can't speak Spanish, and before they realize his mom has blond hair and blue eyes, they've got him pegged. But it works the other way too. And Danny's convinced it's his whiteness that sent his father back to Mexico.
That's why he's spending the summer with his dad's family. Only, to find himself, he may just have to face the demons he refuses to see--the demons that are right in front of his face. And open up to a friendship he never saw coming.
Set in the alleys and on the ball fields of San Diego County, "Mexican Whiteboy" is a story of friendship, acceptance, and the struggle to find your identity in a world of definitions.
An ALA-YALSA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults
A Junior Library Guild Selection
" A] first-rate exploration of self-identity."-"School Library Journal"
"Unique in its gritty realism and honest portrayal of the complexities of life for inner-city teens...De la Pena poignantly conveys the message that, despite obstacles, you must believe in yourself and shape your own future."-"The Horn Book Magazine
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"The baseball scenes...sizzle like Danny's fastball...Danny's struggle to find his place will speak strongly to all teens, but especially to those of mixed race."-"Booklist"
"De la Pena blends sports and street together in a satisfying search for personal identity."-"Kirkus Reviews
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"Deftly explores the subject of interracial mixing."-"Multicultural Review"
"Matt de la Pena has done the impossible; fired a perfect fastball on the low inside corner and hit a towering home run at the same time. A tough, funny, edgy, hopeful story about friendship under fire and love in its true sense."-Chris Crutcher, author of "Deadline "and "Whale Talk
"""Mexican Whiteboy."..shows that no matter what obstacles you face, you can still reach your dreams with a positive attitude. This is more than a book about a baseball player--this is a book about life."-Curtis Granderson, New York Mets outfielder

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Featuring a diverse cast of characters, plenty of gossip, lies, and scandal, SHINY BROKEN PIE

"Beautifully drawn, brutally funny, brilliantly honest. Vera is such a good cartoonist I almost can't stand it." --Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile In Be Prepared, all Vera wants to do is fit in--but that's not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera's single mother can't afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp in her price range--Russian summer camp. Vera is sure she's found the one place she can fit in, but camp is far from what she imagined. And nothing could prepare her for all the "cool girl" drama, endless Russian history lessons, and outhouses straight out of nightmares!

Jake is the best bull rider in his division. He's never been thrown from a bull and doesn't see that changing anytime soon. But when he takes a bad spill during competition, he hurts more than just his arm. His confidence takes a hit, as well. Jake has to learn to cowboy up and overcome his fear before he can ride again.

Book 9 in the acclaimed Rugby Spirit series. Eoin's back playing rugby, but this time he feels out of his depth. He's been promoted early to the Senior Cup team - where he's the youngest ever player - and he's not sure if he's ready for it. It's hard finding his feet among the older boys. A discovery from the earliest days of Irish rugby brings more ghostly encounters for Eoin - and leads him and his friends to tackle a series of crimes at the national stadium. Robberies, rucks and Senior Cup rugby make it a term to remember!

Meet the beginner Pokemon from every region in this fully illustrated storybook--with a bonus poster! Whether you're an experienced collector of Pokemon or just starting out on your journey, get to know the first partners from all over the world of Pokemon in this illustrated storybook, which includes a full-color wall poster and eye-catching glitter on the cover! Trainers ages 5 to 9 and Pokemon fans of all ages will love being introduced to these exciting creatures from the Kanto region to Alola!

Get lost in the epic landscapes of this fun game book, where grand dragons almost come to life! This book is full of dragons large and small, cunning and cranky, fun and playful, but always magical! Are you sure you're ready to tackle incredible adventures with--or sometimes against--them? After having easily assembled the pieces included in the book, grab some dice and challenge your friends to an extraordinary game. Test your skills at games like The Labyrinth, Save the Knight, and Lava River. There are eight in all.