Falling Short, Ernesto Cisneros
Falling Short, Ernesto Cisneros
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Falling Short

Author: Ernesto Cisneros

Narrator: Timothy Andrés Pabon, Gary Tiedemann

Unabridged: 5 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/15/2022

Synopsis

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. 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. 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. But will their friendship and support for each other be enough to keep the two boys from falling short?

About Ernesto Cisneros

Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California, where he still teaches. He is the author of Efrén Divided, which won the Pura Belpré Children’s Author Award, and Falling Short. He holds an English degree from the University of California, Irvine; a teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach; as well as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from National University. As an author, he believes in providing today’s youth with an honest depiction of characters with whom they can identify. The real world is filled with amazing people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. His work strives to reflect that. You can visit him online at ernestocisneros.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ernesto on July 19, 2021

I wrote this book and happen to be pretty fond of it. Hopefully, you'll enjoy it as well.......more

Goodreads review by Patti on August 12, 2021

Very readable middle grade story about two unlikely but steadfast friends. Although academic and orderly Marco and scatterbrained and athletic baller Isaac are different, they’ve been friends and supported each other throughout elementary school. Now they are starting sixth grade with challenges at......more

Goodreads review by DaNae on April 16, 2022

I adored both these boys and rooted for them almost as hard as they rooted for each other. Maybe a little bit Disney Channel feel-good sports movie, but there are times when that is exactly what I want. Cisneros’s writing lends plenty of genuine texture to expected outcomes. Popsugar #47: A book with......more

Goodreads review by Shawn on August 06, 2022

Ernesto Cisneros has a gift for writing books that feel like they're set in the real world, with just a little more kindness, showing us how things could be if we all led with the best parts of our nature. Isaac is a star hoopster and Marco is a brilliant student. These neighbors and best friends st......more

Goodreads review by Susan on March 24, 2022

This book is perfect as many of us might be glued to our TV right now for March Madness 🏀 If your kids are fans of basketball or just great friendship fiction, then they will love ​​𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭. Issac and Marco are best friends; Issac is good at basketball, and Marco has always done well academical......more

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