Falling Short Av Ernesto Cisneros

<p><strong>Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of <em>Efrén Divided</em>, is back with a hilarious and heartfelt novel about two best friends who must rely on each other in unexpected ways. A great next pick for readers who loved <em>Ghost </em>by Jason Reynolds or<em> The First Rule of Punk</em> by Celia C. Pérez. </strong></p><p>Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won’t change things at home—not without each other’s help. </p><p>This year, star basketball player Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork. Better grades will surely stop Isaac’s parents from arguing all the time. Meanwhile, straight-A Marco vows on finally winning his father’s approval by earning a spot on the school’s basketball team. </p><p>But will their friendship and support for each other be enough to keep the two boys from falling short?</p>