Falling Short
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Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it wonât change things at homeânot without each otherâs help.
This year, star basketball player Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork. Better grades will surely stop Isaacâs parents from arguing all the time. Meanwhile, straight-A Marco vows on finally winning his fatherâs approval by earning a spot on the schoolâs basketball team.
But will their friendship and support for each other be enough to keep the two boys from falling short?
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Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. He is the author of EfrÊn Divided, which won the Pura BelprÊ Childrenâs Author Award, and Falling Short. He holds an English degree from the University of California, Irvine; a teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach; as well as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from National University. As an author, he believes in providing todayâs youth with an honest depiction of characters with whom they can identify. The real world is filled with amazing people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. His work strives to reflect that. You can visit him online at ernestocisneros.com.
