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Game Seven

Game Seven

A fastball of a book by Paul Volponiâ€”an author who knows sports and suspense!

Julio Ramirez Jr. lives in the shadow of his famous father. Not just because Julio Senior is a pitcher for the Miami Marlins and famous for his scorching fastball, but because he defected from Cuba, leaving Julio and his sister and mother branded as the family of a traitor. Now sixteen, Julio has dreams of playing shortstop for Cuba's national team--until he's given the opportunity to sail to the U.S. Can he abandon his family, just like his Papi did? Is freedom worth the perilous journey and risking prison if he's caught? Will his Papi be waiting for him on the other shoreâ€”or, with the Marlins in the World Series against the Yankees, has Julio Senior forgotten all about his son?

"An entertaining tale of baseball, family and loyalty."â€”Kirkus Reviews

â€œVolponi once again delivers top-notch sports fare coupled with a deeper story of family and fidelity. . . Readers will identify with Julio as he juggles dreams, bitterness, and family loyalties in this lyrical, spare novel.â€â€”Booklist
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â€œA poignant story. . . this is a must-read for any teen who not only loves stories about sports but also enjoys reading about families.â€â€”VOYA
Country USA
Brand Speak
Manufacturer Speak
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780142424292
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2016-03-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780142424292

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