Synopses & Reviews
In Japan for the summer to practice the martial art of
kempo, Lincoln sometimes feels like little more than a brown boy in a white
gi. Yet with the help of his Japanese brother, Mitsuo, Lincoln sees that people everywhere, whether friend or
kempo opponent, share passions much like his own--for baseball, family traditions, and new friendships.
Review
"The author's keen understanding . . . produces a story that is both touching and enlightening."--
Publishers WeeklySynopsis
Lincoln Mendoza thought life as a Mexican-American in the States was tough, but that's
nothing compared to what he finds when he goes to Japan.
Synopsis
In Japan for the summer to practice the martial art ofkempo, Lincoln sometimes feels like little more than a brown boy in a whitegi. Yet with the help of his Japanese brother, Mitsuo, Lincoln sees that people everywhere, whether friend orkempoopponent, share passions much like his own--for baseball, family traditions, and new friendships.
About the Author
GARY SOTO's first book for young readers, Baseball in April and Other Stories, won the California Library Association's Beatty Award and was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He has since published many more books, including two more collections of short stories, several novels, a play, and two collections of poetry. His short film The Pool Party was awarded the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video by the ALA.