Meanwhile, academically gifted Marco plans on finally winning his father’s approval by earning a spot on the school’s basketball team. 'Cisneros always writes characters full of foibles and humor and human warmth, and he really knows his basketball.' - Carlos Hernandez, Pura Belpré-winning author of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe 'With characters so true to life that they practically jump off the page, Falling Short is the perfect balance of humor and heart. Better grades will surely stop Isaac’s parents from arguing all the time. This year, athletically gifted Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork. Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches.

But it won’t change things at home-not without each other’s help. Pura Belpré Award–winning author Ernesto Cisneros is back with a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who seem like they couldn’t be more different, but who have more in common than they realize.īest friends Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. In his sophomore novel, Pura Belpré Award–winning author Ernesto Cisneros brings laughs, real-world issues, and tons of heart in equal measure to the story of two close friends who must rely on each other to become the versions of themselves they want to be. Hardy DIG Little Free Library Book Donation Can you add one Showing 5 featured editions. Lexington Elementary 2022 Summer Reading List An edition of Falling Short (2022) Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros 0 Ratings 1 Want to read 0 Currently reading 0 Have read Overview View 5 Editions Details Reviews Lists Related Books Publish Date 2022 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Language English This edition doesn't have a description yet. Upcoming Fall 2022 Releases - Preorder Now!

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