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Mexican Whiteboy

by Matt De La Pena

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

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. A 95 mph 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. Danny’s convinced it’s his whiteness that sent his father back to Mexico. And that’s why he’s spending the summer with his dad’s family. Only, to find himself, he might just have to face the demons he refuses to see right in front of his face.

Synopsis:

Danny throws a mean 95 mph fastball, but the boy's not even on a team. Danny's private school doesn't expect much from him because he's half-Mexican. While spending the summer with his dad's Mexican family, Danny may have to face the demons he refuses to see before he can find himself.

About the Author

Mexican WhiteBoy is Matt de la Peña’s second novel for young readers. His first novel, Ball Don’t Lie, was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and will soon be a major motion picture. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780385733106
Author:
De La Pena, Matt
Publisher:
Delacorte Press
Author:
Matt de la Pe?a
Author:
de La Pena, Matt
Author:
Matt de la Pena
Subject:
Baseball
Subject:
Fathers and sons
Subject:
Sports & Recreation - Baseball
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino
Subject:
Identity
Subject:
Racially mixed people
Publication Date:
August 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
249
Dimensions:
8.40x5.86x.95 in. .82 lbs.
Age Level:
14-17

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