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Reviewed on January 1, 2020 | Young Adult
Gr 9 Up—Set against the backdrop of New York's transit system, an unlikely love blooms between two budding artists. Alex, a talented baseball player with a demanding Dominican father, secretly writes poetry. He doesn't want to let his father down but he wants to explore his own dreams outside of baseball. However, he knows baseball is the way out of poverty and the bridge to respect in a world that sees him as just another thug. Isabelle is a brilliant dancer with a bright future. To the outsid...Log In or Sign Up to Read More