{"product_id":"falling-short-a-hilarious-middle-grade-novel-about-sixth-grade-best-friends-basketball-and-family-for-kids-ages-8-12","title":"Falling Short: A Hilarious Middle Grade Novel about Sixth Grade Best Friends, Basketball, and Family for Kids (Ages 8-12)","description":"Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of Efrén Divided, 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 Ghost by Jason Reynolds or The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez.\nIsaac 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.\nThis 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.\nBut will their friendship and support for each other be enough to keep the two boys from falling short?\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0062881728\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0062881728.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Cisneros, Ernesto\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41561450807354,"sku":"DBV.0062881728.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0062881728-0.jpg?v=1785208851","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/falling-short-a-hilarious-middle-grade-novel-about-sixth-grade-best-friends-basketball-and-family-for-kids-ages-8-12","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}