Game Seven
Game Seven by Paul Volponi is a reprint edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group in March 2016. This 272-page book is written in English and explores the life of Julio Ramirez Jr., a teenager grappling with the legacy of his father, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins. As Julio navigates his aspirations of playing shortstop for Cuba’s national team, he faces the difficult choice of whether to follow in his father’s footsteps by defecting to the U.S., risking everything for a chance at freedom.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of family loyalty, identity, and the challenges of emigration. Julio’s journey is marked by the tension between his dreams and the weight of his father’s past, set against the backdrop of baseball and the complexities of social themes related to Hispanic and Latino experiences in the United States. This edition presents a thoughtful exploration of the sacrifices and dilemmas faced by young individuals in pursuit of their goals.
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A fastball of a book by Paul Volponi—an author who knows sports and suspense!
Julio Ramirez Jr. lives in the shadow of his famous father. Not just because Julio Senior is a pitcher for the Miami Marlins and famous for his scorching fastball, but because he defected from Cuba, leaving Julio and his sister and mother branded as the family of a traitor. Now sixteen, Julio has dreams of playing shortstop for Cuba’s national team–until he’s given the opportunity to sail to the U.S. Can he abandon his family, just like his Papi did? Is freedom worth the perilous journey and risking prison if he’s caught? Will his Papi be waiting for him on the other shore—or, with the Marlins in the World Series against the Yankees, has Julio Senior forgotten all about his son?
“An entertaining tale of baseball, family and loyalty.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Volponi once again delivers top-notch sports fare coupled with a deeper story of family and fidelity. . . Readers will identify with Julio as he juggles dreams, bitterness, and family loyalties in this lyrical, spare novel.”—Booklist
“A poignant story. . . this is a must-read for any teen who not only loves stories about sports but also enjoys reading about families.”—VOYA
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