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Jul 12, 2019 Marilyn rated information technology really liked it

The author came to my daughter'due south schoolhouse and she got 3 of his books. He signed all of them for her. Its a expert read. The writer came to my daughter'south schoolhouse and she got iii of his books. He signed all of them for her. Its a skillful read. ...more than

I had to read this for Mr Christopher's English language 1 form volume lodge, so it was a lower reading level on purpose. I think it could've been a low reading level and not been as dumb, though. The narration kept changing mid-paragraph, the characters weren't always consistent with how they talked, there were literally three lines of literary device that jumped out similar wtf is this? Idk information technology was very inclement and uneven only the kids in the story learned a valuable lesson I guess. I had to read this for Mr Christopher'due south English 1 class book order, and so it was a lower reading level on purpose. I think it could've been a low reading level and not been every bit dumb, though. The narration kept irresolute mid-paragraph, the characters weren't always consistent with how they talked, in that location were literally three lines of literary device that jumped out similar wtf is this? Idk information technology was very inclement and uneven but the kids in the story learned a valuable lesson I guess. ...more

I am glad this book is in my Read 180 library for my lower-reader students. Although I think that this volume could take done more showing and less telling, it is written in such a way that it would be very accessible to my lower readers. I enjoyed the story and especially liked the character of Barry.

I liked this volume. It had some action from the tournament. Information technology also had a good message about friendship that can be practical to existent life.

This is an astonishing read about the power of friendship and forgiveness. In that location is one scene in the ring that will bring a tear to your eye. Couldn't put it downwardly until I read the whole thing!

Nov 06, 2018 Brooklyn rated information technology actually liked it

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The whole volume of stars is written by Rene saldana, Jr is virtually friendship and getting through hard times. Barry the main character wants to be a fight but his dad had recently passed to cancer but is best friend Albey was there to help and he helped Barry get through it. I really like this volume, in that location was sometimes were it got kinda tiresome but it was mostly interesting and fun to read. My favorite grapheme was probably Albey because no matter what he was

Brooklyn peterson

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The whole book of stars is written by Rene saldana, Jr is about friendship and getting through hard times. Barry the main character wants to be a fight but his dad had recently passed to cancer merely is best friend Albey was there to assistance and he helped Barry get through it. I really like this volume, there was sometimes were it got kinda tiresome merely it was mostly interesting and fun to read. My favorite character was probably Albey because no matter what he was always there for Barry no thing what. I can tell from the story that Barry and Albey had a strong and fun friendship. My favorite quote was "when it was dark enough, yous can come across the stars". I really like that quote because it has a bunch of meanings to it, but for me it means even when your in dark times there'due south e'er expert and yous will be happy once more. In the kickoff Albey is trying to convince Barry to try fighting because he's e'er liked doing it and Barry'south dad trained him to fight. Only his mom never liked the idea of him fighting. I would definitely recommend this book.

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***SPOILER ALERT*** Have you e'er read a volume that just had you wondering what would happen next, so you lot just proceed on reading the book folio afterwards folio? If not this is the volume for you. The genre of this book is realistic fiction. This book is just an amazing book, you and your all-time friend should read, because it gives great lessons on best friends and stuff. This is probably the best volume I have read yet.

Barry and Alby have been best friends since 1st form, when Barry peed his pants and everyo

***SPOILER Alert*** Have you lot e'er read a volume that just had you wondering what would happen side by side, so yous just continue on reading the volume page later on page? If not this is the book for you. The genre of this book is realistic fiction. This book is merely an astonishing book, you and your best friend should read, because it gives great lessons on best friends and stuff. This is probably the all-time book I have read however.

Barry and Alby take been best friends since 1st course, when Barry peed his pants and everyone made fun of him, except his soon to exist best friend Alby. Barry is from a Mexican family and ane twenty-four hours Barry and his begetter are looking at a car magazine and they see a vintage ford galaxie, Barry'south fathers dream motorcar when he was Younger, and then they bulldoze out to Due south Carolina and buy the car, Barry's father bought it for Barry witch he called a collage fund, a existent investment. And on the way they both share very touching words. Barry's father trained some boxers in Mexico and he is training Barry to box likewise. So one 24-hour interval at school Alby heard some dudes at school say that Barry's mom said she still had it, if you know what I mean, Alby went to get tell Barry what he heard but when he told Barry, Barry punched him in the nose! Alby was in pain and debt, he played cards with a thug named Ciro and lost now he owes Ciro more and then three hundred dollars! Alby realized that Barry can dial, and said he should bring together the Man O Might competition, to clear his debt with Ciro, and to requite Barry'due south mom a break from her 2 jobs, she has so many piece of work considering Barry's father died and they are depression on money. Barry refuses to fight in the Man O Might but shortly realizes that he should do it for his momma, he does it and realizes that the payout was only one hundred bucks!!!!! He was used past his all-time friend Alby, just to get out of debt, only Alby made g dollars by Betting on Barry to win. Barry finds out and ends at that place friendship. It's actually sad just they brand up and Barry sells the iconic beaut of the galaxie, he really didn't want to because he and his father worked on it, but he got a lot of money for the auto and similar he said he told his mom to take a calendar week off of work. Very good story! The conflict is person vs nature considering Barry and his female parent are poor and really can't beget much. It'due south also person vs person considering he and Alby get in a argument that ends there friendship.

I like the way the writer used a flake of spa is here and there because it really fabricated the volume unique and I really like that. I understood why Alby gambled and bet on him because once we all found out that the payout was one hundred dollars we were shocked because Alby promised Barry big bucks. I also understand why he did this because Alby simply wanted the better for Barry and his mother, and also for him and so he wouldn't go his lights knocked out by Ciro and his thugs.

My favorite part of the book was when they went and bought and discussed about the ford galaxie because I'grand a very passionate car caput, I really similar cars and bask hearing about them, and this made the book ten times more meliorate because they really went into particular of the galaxie. As well I didn't agree with Barry for being mad at Alby because Alby wanted the best for him and Barry and his mother. He actually idea about Barry and his mom and gambled for THEM.

So in conclusion I rate this book v stars because it's the best book I have read and it's my favorite book till now. I recommend this book for best friends, people who understand spanish because if you don't you will really miss out on some good parts of the book. And then if you actually want to cry because of a book, go ahead and check this book out.

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Reviewed by Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com

THE WHOLE SKY FULL OF STARS is a story about the strong bonds of friendship. Through the experience of the main characters readers will learn that true friendship can survive.

Barry and Alby take been friends against all odds. Barry'south male parent's recent death from cancer has put a huge fiscal strain on life for him and his mother. They never had much before and now that is stretched even thinner. Alby, on the other hand, doesn't ne

Reviewed past Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com

THE WHOLE Sky Full OF STARS is a story nigh the strong bonds of friendship. Through the experience of the main characters readers volition learn that truthful friendship tin can survive.

Barry and Alby have been friends confronting all odds. Barry's begetter's contempo death from cancer has put a huge financial strain on life for him and his mother. They never had much earlier and at present that is stretched even thinner. Alby, on the other hand, doesn't need to worry about cash. His dad is a successful car dealer and his mom is a lawyer. Yet, the two boys have been friends since the first form.

Alby finds himself in some problem involving his gambling debts. With the help of his friend Barry's boxing skills, he hopes to concoct a scheme to take care of both the boys' needs. The Man o' Might fighting competition offers a adventure for Alby to win what he owes in gambling debts, and, hopefully, provide some financial relief for Barry and his mom.

At first reluctant to go involved, Barry finds that preparing for the fight helps him remember the proficient times with his dad. They used to spend hours together working out on the handbag and down at the gym. When they weren't battle, they were working on an erstwhile 1964 Ford Galaxie that Barry might someday bulldoze to the prom.

Will Alby's crazy scheme placing side bets on Barry's boxing abilities have what it takes to ruin their friendship? Rene Saldana, Jr. provides the answer in this fast-paced read that is certain to please fifty-fifty reluctant centre grade boys.

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Nov 21, 2009 Margo rated it liked information technology

Genre: Teen Gambling/Friendship/Battle/Fiction (Rene Saldana Requirement)

Alby and Bary have been best friends ever since Alby stood up for Bary in grade schoolhouse when he was new in boondocks. When Alby runs up a debt from gambling, the only solution is to inquire Bary to compete in an amateur boxing tournament with a prize. Bary is convinced that his share of the prize coin will help his impoverished family. When Alby finds out the prize money is one hundred dollars, a t-shirt, and a trophy, he decides to

Genre: Teen Gambling/Friendship/Boxing/Fiction (Rene Saldana Requirement)

Alby and Bary have been best friends ever since Alby stood upwards for Bary in class school when he was new in town. When Alby runs upwards a debt from gambling, the only solution is to ask Bary to compete in an apprentice boxing tournament with a prize. Bary is convinced that his share of the prize money will help his impoverished family. When Alby finds out the prize money is one hundred dollars, a t-shirt, and a trophy, he decides to gambling on the game and wins over one thousand dollars when Bary wins the tournament. Bary discovers Alby gambled on the game and refuses the money. Their friendship ends because of Alby'southward lies. Alby spends the summer mowing lawns for elderly neighbors for costless to pay off the coin he won on gambling. By the cease of the summer Alby confronts him and Bary forgives him.

This volume is a wonderful male version of "chick lit." The shut friendship between the 2 chief characters was carefully sketched to make it reverberate the true ties between males. Saldana accomplishes a smooth transition between didactic morals and a great plot. The book was suspenseful because information technology could accept gotten much much worse of Alby had Bary lost the final match, but the morals taught through this version of the story were more effective than the other possibilities. A smashing book for young male readers, especially reluctant readers because it is quite short.

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This book was a pretty skilful book for someone who likes the intensity and toughness in a volume. Barry, the primary character, and his best friends named Alby, have been the all-time of friends since they were little boys on the block. Barry is a boxer that likes people to feel his pain when they go around and showtime talking like they know who he is. Having skills like Barry, and feeling similar always wanting to be silent by the way he lives subsequently his dad died, it was time to make a change for his ain life. This book was a pretty good volume for someone who likes the intensity and toughness in a book. Barry, the main character, and his all-time friends named Alby, have been the best of friends since they were little boys on the cake. Barry is a boxer that likes people to feel his pain when they go around and commencement talking like they know who he is. Having skills like Barry, and feeling like always wanting to be silent past the way he lives after his dad died, information technology was time to make a change for his ain life. I really liked this about him considering I can relate in beingness a boxer and having this urge, too. Alby, being a good friend, thought of the idea to train Barry into being a professional person fighter. Barry had already made Alby, "seeing the sky full of stars" (Saldana 2). If he had popped him in the mouth for a little joke, he imagined Barry knocking everyone for coin. Equally Barry gained some enemies, but he kept on pushing through, reminded me of all the boxers who have critics and nevertheless keep fighting. Alby would stick with him until the very end. Eventually, Barry had won so many fights that he had enough money to make bets on things he had. Barry's mom had been in a rush for money, only he kept telling her, "we're going to be alright. We have enough coin now" (Saldana 127). This was a book of a lot of violence that made it hard to read because it has detail, merely it was a sense of the real life.
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December 30, 2014 Bill Ibarra rated information technology actually liked information technology

Do you like stories about friendship if so read The Whole Sky Full of Stars.The genre of this book is fiction.This book is virtually the force of two boys friendship.For example whatever the situation they would never turn their backs on one another.

This story took identify in multiple settings from schoolhouse to a boxing gym.Alby had gambling bug and lost lots of money in a poker hand so now he owes another kid a lot of money that Alby does non accept.So Alby asks his best friend Barry to join a bo

Do you similar stories about friendship if so read The Whole Sky Full of Stars.The genre of this volume is fiction.This book is almost the strength of two boys friendship.For example whatever the situation they would never turn their backs on ane another.

This story took place in multiple settings from school to a boxing gym.Alby had gambling issues and lost lots of coin in a poker paw and then now he owes another kid a lot of money that Alby does not accept.Then Alby asks his best friend Barry to join a boxing match for coin and they will split the turn a profit then Alby tin payback the coin he owes. The blazon of conflict is person vs person.

I was disappointed when Alby lost all his money in a poker hand.I found it immature to keep gambling until he lost all his coin.I was relived when Barry said he would assistance Alby get the coin to pay off what he owed.Its good that Alby has a good friend.

I was mad when Alby got beat upwards by a group of guys.It was two guys against one Alby didn't have a risk. I was shocked that Alby didnt tell his parents that he lost coin.Which made things worse for him considering he has to deal with a lot now.

I would give this book four out of five stars considering i actually liked it. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a strong friendship with someone similar Alby and Barry practise.So if you like books with that bargain with friendship read this book.

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Sep 12, 2007 Christina Getrost rated information technology liked it

Recommends it for: boys, boxing fans

Excellently written, but not my blazon of book. Ii young men, best friends since childhood, decide to enter a boxing competition. They both need the prize money--the boxer's going to use it to help out his mother, who works two jobs to support them since her husband died. His friend, however, has a wealthy father, only he refuses to inquire him for money to bail him out of a bad gambling debt. Most of the volume is the nonboxing friend trying to talk his pal into inbound the fight; the rest of it is t Excellently written, just not my blazon of volume. Two young men, best friends since childhood, decide to enter a boxing contest. They both need the prize coin--the boxer'due south going to use information technology to help out his mother, who works two jobs to support them since her married man died. His friend, however, has a wealthy male parent, but he refuses to ask him for money to bail him out of a bad gambling debt. Most of the book is the nonboxing friend trying to talk his pal into entering the fight; the remainder of it is the fight (it's really a series of fights all in one twenty-four hours), and how all of this affects their friendship. Especially when the boxer learns what else his friend has been doing during the fights. It was a skilful sports volume, really well-nigh friendship. My main complaint was that the point of view kept switching between the two boys. It was told in third person omnicient, but every other paragraph you'd suddenly be getting the thoughts and feelings of the *other* kid. Kind of disconcerting. If y'all're going to practise that I adopt that it alternate by chapter; at to the lowest degree then y'all have some time to get into that character's caput before having to yank yourself out and figure out what this other guy is feeling. ...more

Alby and and Barry accept been friends since form school, but when Barry'south father dies, Alby gets himself into gambling debts, and money runs tight for both families, that friendship will be tested to its limits. In a move that blurs the line between friendship and cocky-interested manipulation, Alby convinces Barry to use his battle talents in a fighting competition with a cash prize. Simply the details are largely uncertain and Alby still hasn't learned to control his passions.

Though not a particul

Alby and and Barry have been friends since grade school, but when Barry'south father dies, Alby gets himself into gambling debts, and coin runs tight for both families, that friendship volition exist tested to its limits. In a move that blurs the line betwixt friendship and self-interested manipulation, Alby convinces Barry to utilize his battle talents in a fighting competition with a cash prize. But the details are largely uncertain and Alby still hasn't learned to control his passions.

Though not a particularly interesting volume to me, I nevertheless have to recognize this as a great read. It was short, quick-paced, and pretty locked into the game volume format, making it a huge depict for young boys not commonly attracted to books. But information technology also dealt with thoughtful topics including the loss of a loved one, managing relationships through difficult circumstances, and ever making the well-nigh honest choices, so there was a lot of meaty content and moral strength for "just another game book." I was very pleased with it. Recommended primarily for boys especially those with a taste for sports and/or gambling. Rough enough for thick-skinned persons but not so violent every bit to offend sensitive/young readers.

Genre: boxing, gambling, sports/boy book, coming-of-age, peer relationships

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Fiction/Friendship/Battle

The Whole Sky Full of Stars is about two friends, Alby and Barry. Barry has recently lost his father to cancer and is still dealing with the loss. Alby is gambler and smooth talker who continually finds his mode into trouble. Alby convinces Barry, who is a trained boxer, to fight in a competition that volition yield money for Barry's mother and for Alby's gambling debt. The story takes identify over a few days and talks about standing up for what you believe in and the value of

Fiction/Friendship/Battle

The Whole Sky Total of Stars is virtually two friends, Alby and Barry. Barry has recently lost his father to cancer and is still dealing with the loss. Alby is gambler and smooth talker who continually finds his way into trouble. Alby convinces Barry, who is a trained boxer, to fight in a competition that will yield money for Barry's mother and for Alby's gambling debt. The story takes identify over a few days and talks most standing up for what you believe in and the value of friendship.

This book is ok. It does have a practiced bulletin virtually friendship, but I wondered how realistic information technology was. While I don't like cussing in books, I found it odd that these two friends used relatively mature linguistic communication and rare amounts of slang. I'thousand wondering if Saldana wrote this equally a story for boys and what they really feel, or what he thinks boys actually experience. Readers practise get inside both Barry's and Alby'south heads, although their reactions to each other and the events around them seemed a little unrealistic to me. Overall, it was ok but nix that I would necessarily recommend.

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December 08, 2009 Allie Randall rated it really liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view information technology, click here. Genre/Category: latino literature/boxing/friendship/coming of age/values and morals

Summary: I genuinely liked this book. Information technology was unproblematic and it was curt. Barry and Alby are best friends, sticking upwardly for one another, until Alby gets defenseless upward in poker and gets in some major problem with some card sharks. Drastic for money, Alby decides to use Barry's skills as a top-notch boxer and Barry's responsibilities to intendance for his mother to motivate him to compete in a boxing tournament with a cash prize

Genre/Category: latino literature/boxing/friendship/coming of age/values and morals

Summary: I genuinely liked this book. It was simple and it was brusk. Barry and Alby are best friends, sticking upward for 1 some other, until Alby gets defenseless up in poker and gets in some major trouble with some menu sharks. Desperate for money, Alby decides to use Barry'south skills as a top-notch boxer and Barry's responsibilities to intendance for his mother to motivate him to compete in a boxing tournament with a cash prize attached. His scheme, nevertheless, is discovered by Barry and practically ruins the human relationship. Together, Barry and Alby learn the ability of amends and forgiveness.

I thought this was a moving story about friendship and the work and responsibilities it requires to keep it stiff. It too addresses identity and staying true to the values and morals of oneself. The necktie-ins to parent involvement were also very emotional, demonstrating the responsibilities i has in a family and the ways that each person can back up the another.

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Dec 08, 2009 Elyse Bradley rated it really liked it

Genre: Drama/Boxing/Betrayal/Gambling

I was pleasantly surprised by what I found in this book. The Whole Heaven Full of stars tells of all-time friends Alby and Barry. Barry's begetter recently died, then Ably convinces Barry to fight in a boxing friction match for coin. Alby has ulterior motives of his own and does non tell Barry. The cost of the match and the money may be more both Alby and Barry realize. I idea Saldana told a very compelling story in a short number of pages. The characters were existent, and

Genre: Drama/Boxing/Betrayal/Gambling

I was pleasantly surprised by what I found in this book. The Whole Heaven Total of stars tells of best friends Alby and Barry. Barry'southward father recently died, and then Ably convinces Barry to fight in a boxing friction match for money. Alby has ulterior motives of his own and does not tell Barry. The price of the match and the money may be more than both Alby and Barry realize. I idea Saldana told a very compelling story in a short number of pages. The characters were real, and I appreciated the contrasting personalities between Alby and Barry. Proving himself a very moralistic author, Saldana succeeds in conveying themes of friendship, honesty, loyalty, and forgiveness. I call up this novel would exist an excellent curt story to be taught in loftier schools because of its' strong characters, positive themes, and multicultural appeal. I'd recommend it to whatsoever reader over the historic period of 13.

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December 07, 2011 Sarah rated it liked it

So this book is a little frustrating, but it does have a lot of action and entertainment value. We are reading most teen friendship and things that can frequently complicate it. Barry's dad dies and leaves their family with very picayune but a car. Barry has been friends with Alby for a really long time. Alby, whose family is better off, uses Barry to brand up for gambling with a thug from schoolhouse. Without telling Barry the truth, Alby convinces Barry that he should participate in some kind of fighting So this volume is a little frustrating, but it does have a lot of activity and entertainment value. Nosotros are reading about teen friendship and things that can often complicate it. Barry's dad dies and leaves their family with very footling but a car. Barry has been friends with Alby for a really long time. Alby, whose family is better off, uses Barry to make up for gambling with a thug from school. Without telling Barry the truth, Alby convinces Barry that he should participate in some kind of fighting contest and makes himself Barry's manager. What Barry doesn't know is that he'll exist trading his body and his strength for a prize that was never intended for him in the first place.

Alby is frustrating in that I feel similar he's really taking advantage of his friendship with Barry. Barry'south having a hard enough time as it is with his dad dying, he doesn't need his friend to submit him into a fighting competition where the stakes are higher than the probable issue.

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The book The Whole Sky Dupe of Stars started out with two friends merely talking in a yard. Alby and Barry have been best friends since the first grade. Alby confronted Barry about overhearing some guys at school speaking poorly almost Barry's mother. All the sudden Alby feels a harsh fist smash upon his face up. To his surprise information technology was his best friend Barry. Before long after Barry striking his friend he realized he had done information technology for no reason. This is where Alby gets the bright idea that Barry should get a b The book The Whole Sky Gull of Stars started out with two friends just talking in a yard. Alby and Barry have been best friends since the first grade. Alby confronted Barry most overhearing some guys at school speaking poorly virtually Barry's mother. All the sudden Alby feels a harsh fist blast upon his face up. To his surprise it was his all-time friend Barry. Shortly subsequently Barry hitting his friend he realized he had done it for no reason. This is where Alby gets the brilliant idea that Barry should become a boxer. Throughout the story there are ups and downs between friendships and debts that need to exist paid. There is manipulation, lying, and falling outs. This is a touching story that I recommend to most young readers. Even though I recommend this book to others, it was non 1 of my personal favorites. I felt the story started very slow. It was uninteresting to my likings, but overall information technology's a expert story for well-rounded readers. ...more than

Feb 03, 2016 Josh rated it it was amazing

I really enjoyed reading this book! It started out a lilliputian disruptive, trying to figure out what was going on. However, as the book went on, I started to see why the Barry was doing what he was doing. He had some serious financial issues, and so did his all-time friend Alby. As they learned to piece of work together you lot start to acquire more about the characters, and see that they didn't always make the all-time choice.

I started to not like Alby every bit much. He started to be a poor friend, and let Barry down. I ca

I really enjoyed reading this volume! Information technology started out a little confusing, trying to effigy out what was going on. Still, as the book went on, I started to come across why the Barry was doing what he was doing. He had some serious financial problems, and so did his best friend Alby. As they learned to work together you start to learn more about the characters, and see that they didn't e'er make the best choice.

I started to non similar Alby as much. He started to be a poor friend, and let Barry down. I came to realize how important it is for us to be slap-up friends that help others always to do what is best, even if we don't agree. Nosotros need to stand upwards for what they believe in, and be reliable.

I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a great volume, that ties in boxing with life problems, and being able to know who our true friends are and if they're reliable.

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Jan 21, 2009 Kara rated information technology liked it

Latin/coming of historic period/violence

In many ways I liked this book, but in others I was so frustrated with it. Information technology is virtually two friends who have been friends for a very long time. Barry's begetter just recently died of cancer, and barry is still dealing with his death, while Alby has a gambling trouble. Alby convinces Barry to fight in this match for money because they both need it. I really liked how Saldana showed what information technology is like to have a gambling trouble. Information technology was so frustrating for me to listen to the t

Latin/coming of age/violence

In many means I liked this book, but in others I was so frustrated with it. It is about ii friends who have been friends for a very long time. Barry's father just recently died of cancer, and barry is notwithstanding dealing with his death, while Alby has a gambling problem. Alby convinces Barry to fight in this match for money because they both need it. I actually liked how Saldana showed what it is like to have a gambling problem. It was and so frustrating for me to heed to the thinking process of Alby because I have an uncle who has a serious gambling problem. Saldana pegs a gamblers idea processes to a T. Merely from an exterior perspective it is frustrating because I wouldn't call back similar that. I call back that Saldana takes on difficult topics and does a practiced job of dealing with them.

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Nov 02, 2009 Rebecca rated it liked it

Genres/Categories: coming of age story, friendship, boxing, gambling

Sometimes your best friend tin can exist the person that hurts you the well-nigh and betrays your trust. That's the stuggle Barry has with his best friend Alby. Barry has lost his father recently and is now struggling to find a way to help his mom support the two of them, while Alby has everything, and yet Alby only suggests Barry enter a boxing tournament so that Alby can pay off his debt to another person. Saldana tells a story every pers

Genres/Categories: coming of age story, friendship, boxing, gambling

Sometimes your best friend can be the person that hurts you the most and betrays your trust. That'south the stuggle Barry has with his all-time friend Alby. Barry has lost his male parent recently and is now struggling to find a way to aid his mom support the ii of them, while Alby has everything, and yet Alby only suggests Barry enter a battle tournament so that Alby tin can pay off his debt to another person. Saldana tells a story every person can relate to in this novel. If you've never been betrayed by a friend you are ane very lucky person, and even so, this novel is not but most your best friend betraying you lot. Saldana turns a story that could be quite trite into something meaningful as each boy decides what type of human he wants to be and what actions he's willing to take to go that homo.

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Fiction/Boxing/Gambling/Friendship

Barry and Alby have been best friends since grade school and have seen each other through everything. Their friendship is challenged when Alby gets himself into some gambling trouble. He feeds off of Barry's concern for his family unit's well being and convinces him to enter a boxing match with a greenbacks prize. Barry is more than capable of winning considering he trained diligently with his father growing upwardly earlier his father died, but when he discovers that Alby has ulteri

Fiction/Boxing/Gambling/Friendship

Barry and Alby accept been best friends since grade school and have seen each other through everything. Their friendship is challenged when Alby gets himself into some gambling trouble. He feeds off of Barry'southward business for his family unit'due south well existence and convinces him to enter a boxing friction match with a cash prize. Barry is more than capable of winning because he trained diligently with his father growing upward before his father died, but when he discovers that Alby has ulterior motives, he questions the ground of their friendship. This book is an amazing story of teenage friendship and life lessons as these young boys learn from their mistakes and the dangers of gambling-the hard way. This would be a great read for young boys, specially those who are interested in battle. Overall, I thought it was a pretty good, well written story.

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"Oh, and what gives me the correct to dig my fat nose in your stupid concern is the same thing that gave you the right to go on bugging me to come hang out with yous afterward Pop died and I wasn't upward for company.You kept it up day in, twenty-four hours out: 'Barry let's become exercise this, permit's become do that; get your mind off things for awhile.' Call up?" Barry turned away and this time didn't wait dorsum. To himself he said, "It's called friendship, idiot."50

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"Oh, and what gives me the correct to dig my fat nose in your stupid business organisation is the aforementioned matter that gave y'all the right to continue bugging me to come hang out with you after Pop died and I wasn't up for visitor.You kept information technology up 24-hour interval in, mean solar day out: 'Barry let's go do this, let'south become practise that; get your mind off things for awhile.' Recall?" Barry turned away and this time didn't look back. To himself he said, "Information technology's chosen friendship, idiot."50

Spanish speaking characters, merely they took a bus overnight to Due south Carolina to buy a car from McAllen?

Book is a lilliputian heavy handed about ills of gambling. (Manager sets up boxer to box, then is betting on the side. Learns lesson about not screwing over boxer (toll loss of friendship).

I'm notwithstanding ehh on recording this book, just of all the titles reviewed by this author I liked this i the all-time.

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May 07, 2016 Amy Lou rated it did not like it

I started this volume knowing basically nothing near it; only reading it because I accept to read a YA sports genre from the library from the summer reading program. I did know information technology was about battle, but afterward that, I had no thought the historic period. Immediately I thought they were 12, because they all acted like 10 year olds. However, I did eventually realize that the main character, Barry, is actually 18, so Alby also must be 17 or eighteen. This was extremely confusing and annoying. Basically, although the moral an I started this book knowing basically nil near information technology; just reading it because I accept to read a YA sports genre from the library from the summer reading program. I did know it was well-nigh boxing, simply subsequently that, I had no idea the age. Immediately I idea they were 12, because they all acted like x year olds. Withal, I did somewhen realize that the master character, Barry, is actually eighteen, then Alby too must be 17 or eighteen. This was extremely confusing and annoying. Basically, although the moral and idea of the story is adequately good (but it's still not my genre or idea of fun), the characters were shallow, poorly planned (non to mention in that location were a total of v, relying heavily on ii), and immature, while the grammar and mode of speaking was just distracting, although somewhat realistic. I would recommend this book for x-thirteen year old boys, or girls who actually like boxing. A lot. Expert luck. ...more

Oct 09, 2009 Charlotte rated information technology actually liked it

friendship/sports/coming-of-historic period

Barry and Alby have been best friends since the first course, and when Alby gets himself into a bit of problem, he uses Barry's natural boxing talent to reward; only in the process of doing so, Alby hurts their friendship and finds himself in a unlike, but more dissentious kind of trouble. I idea this book was pretty proficient, specially for how curt it was. You see the story from both Alby's and Barry's points of view, and in such a short book, the character deve

friendship/sports/coming-of-age

Barry and Alby accept been best friends since the first grade, and when Alby gets himself into a bit of problem, he uses Barry's natural battle talent to advantage; just in the procedure of doing so, Alby hurts their friendship and finds himself in a different, merely more than damaging kind of trouble. I idea this book was pretty adept, particularly for how short information technology was. Yous see the story from both Alby's and Barry's points of view, and in such a brusk book, the character development is thorough and the examined themes are poignant. I recall this book would exist an excellent read for immature adults and would help them ameliorate sympathise the depth of honesty, friendship, and love.

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Nov 28, 2009 Terry rated it liked it

This book is most two teen boys, one who is in over his head due to gambling losses and the other whose family is suffering financially since his father died. The gambling teen comes up with a program: they are going to solve both of their fiscal problems past entering the other teen (who just happens to have a wicked punch) in a boxing competition. Of course, in that location are the necessary secrets and betrayal that give the story some "umph." Unfortunately, the writing isn't as smooth as it could exist, a This book is about two teen boys, one who is in over his head due to gambling losses and the other whose family is suffering financially since his male parent died. The gambling teen comes up with a plan: they are going to solve both of their financial problems past entering the other teen (who just happens to take a wicked punch) in a boxing competition. Of grade, at that place are the necessary secrets and betrayal that requite the story some "umph." Unfortunately, the writing isn't as smooth as information technology could be, and the story is somewhat lacking at points. I'm not sure exactly what I was hoping for with the storyline, only the one in the volume wasn't quite it. Teens in heart schoolhouse in upward who are interested in boxing (or who need to learn most the vice of gambling) might exist interested in this. ...more than

May 27, 2014 Sara Daw rated information technology actually liked information technology

I didn't expect to similar a volume about wrestling so much, but I did. Alby is a built-in hustler who played poker with some neighborhood thugs and has found himself in a tight spot. Barry is his best friend, has recently lost his father, and has spent a lot of time grooming in wrestling. Alby sees a fashion to brand some quick money off of Barry'south wrestling skills, but he tin can't tell Barry about the tight spot he'due south in, so he decides to manipulate Barry into participating in a not-professional wrestling match I didn't wait to like a book most wrestling and so much, but I did. Alby is a born hustler who played poker with some neighborhood thugs and has found himself in a tight spot. Barry is his best friend, has recently lost his father, and has spent a lot of fourth dimension training in wrestling. Alby sees a mode to make some quick money off of Barry's wrestling skills, but he tin can't tell Barry about the tight spot he's in, so he decides to manipulate Barry into participating in a not-professional wrestling match. But like many good books about sports, this volume isn't really well-nigh sports, but about something else. In this instance, friendship and accolade. I enjoyed reading information technology and I promise to read more books by this writer. I'd recommend this book for all ages. ...more

Aug 03, 2007 Trevor rated information technology really liked it

Recommends it for: Teen guys who've read Lipsyte

Saldaña, Jr. has written a story about two guys who are practiced, 18-carat, young men navigating the ethics of friendship in this quick and satisfying read. Even if readers may feel like they take the ending all figured out, they won't accept all of information technology sewn upwardly. Saldana conveys the deep emotional experiences of Alby'south and Barry's working through the hurt of misused friendship especially well. It definitely took me by surprise and I felt the eyes swelling as the book headed toward its close. Add this to Saldaña, Jr. has written a story about two guys who are expert, genuine, young men navigating the ethics of friendship in this quick and satisfying read. Even if readers may feel like they have the ending all figured out, they won't have all of it sewn upwardly. Saldana conveys the deep emotional experiences of Alby's and Barry's working through the hurt of misused friendship particularly well. It definitely took me by surprise and I felt the eyes swelling as the book headed toward its close. Add together this to the listing of good "sparse" books that would make great book-report reads, and to your lists of good books for guys! ...more

Nov 17, 2009 Katie rated information technology did non like it

Barry and his mother are struggling financially in suburban Texas, then Alby (Barry'southward friend who is deep in debt) doesn't have a difficult time convincing talented boxer, Barry, to enter a sketchy competition. Although winning (and earning only a pocket-sized amount of money), Alby gains a greater sum by betting. Barry refuses any of the money, and turns dorsum to his previous life focused on supporting his female parent. Alby's father arranges a process for Alby to redeem himself. This novel seemed to have so much po Barry and his mother are struggling financially in suburban Texas, and then Alby (Barry's friend who is deep in debt) doesn't accept a difficult fourth dimension convincing talented boxer, Barry, to enter a sketchy competition. Although winning (and earning just a small amount of coin), Alby gains a greater sum by betting. Barry refuses any of the money, and turns dorsum to his previous life focused on supporting his mother. Alby's father arranges a process for Alby to redeem himself. This novel seemed to accept and then much potential, simply really just skimmed the surface of its hardest issues from minority struggles, poverty, moral decisions, and friend & family relationships. ...more

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This was an okay volume. It was well-nigh a young kid whose father dies and whose mother is working really really difficult to make ends run into. He has a friend, Alby, who gets into debt with some punks who threaten to vanquish him up if he doesnt pay up, so he convinces Barry to sign upwards for a fight to earn some greenbacks. Alby bets a lot on the side and makes some money, merely Barry wont take it cause he sees information technology as money unearned. The book talks well-nigh issues of friendship, violence, Required Category: Rene Saldana Jr.
This was an okay volume. It was near a young kid whose father dies and whose mother is working really really hard to make ends meet. He has a friend, Alby, who gets into debt with some punks who threaten to beat him up if he doesnt pay upwards, so he convinces Barry to sign up for a fight to earn some cash. Alby bets a lot on the side and makes some money, just Barry wont have it cause he sees it as money unearned. The book talks nigh problems of friendship, violence, forgiveness, and being used. It was a very quick read and I think information technology would be good for younger kids, similar 7th graders. ...more

René Saldaña Jr. graduated from Georgia Land University (Ph.D.) with degrees in English and artistic writing. He and his family unit live in south Texas, where he teaches English and writing at the university level. He is the author of "The Jumping Tree "and "Finding Our Manner." René Saldaña Jr. graduated from Georgia State University (Ph.D.) with degrees in English language and artistic writing. He and his family live in south Texas, where he teaches English and writing at the academy level. He is the author of "The Jumping Tree "and "Finding Our Fashion." ...more

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